Cutlet "Gomel"
4 servings
90 minutes
Gomel cutlet is a true culinary masterpiece of Belarusian cuisine. Its history is closely linked to traditional methods of preparing meat dishes, where heartiness and flavor richness have always been in focus. This cutlet features tender pork fillet complemented by a fragrant filling of mushrooms, onions, carrots, and hard cheese, giving the dish an appetizing juiciness. A unique feature is the crispy 'fur coat' made of grated potatoes that creates a golden crust while keeping the inside juicy. Fried to a golden brown and finished in the oven, these cutlets pair perfectly with fresh vegetables and spicy sauces. This dish is not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing, and its rich aroma will surely gather family and loved ones around the table.
1
Prepare the filling: chop mushrooms, onion, and carrot and sauté in vegetable oil. Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Transfer to a bowl. Grate cheese coarsely into it. Mix well. The filling is ready.
- Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Hard cheese: 150 g
2
Cut the pork steak into portions, thinly pound each piece on both sides, season with salt and pepper. Place the filling on the pounded meat and shape into oval patties.
- Pork tenderloin: 600 g
3
When all the cutlets are formed and waiting for their fate, only then do we grate the potatoes on a coarse grater — if grated earlier, the potatoes will darken and the cutlet will look unappetizing.
- Potato: 3 pieces
4
First, coat the patty in flour, then in egg, and then, with your hands shaped like a 'boat', evenly spread the grated potato over the patty, pressing it down with your hands.
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Potato: 3 pieces
5
Heat the pan well, then pour in the oil and heat it up as well. This is necessary so that the potato 'coat' doesn't fall off while frying and doesn't stick to the pan. If done correctly, the potato 'coat' will stay in place, and the cutlet will be even and beautiful.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
6
Fry the patties until golden brown over medium heat.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
7
Cook in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
