Potato cutlets with cod liver
4 servings
60 minutes
Potato zrazy with cod liver is a refined dish of Lithuanian cuisine that combines the tenderness of potato dough with the rich flavor of cod liver. Historically, zrazy emerged as a dish of Polish nobility but eventually spread across Lithuania, acquiring regional characteristics. The crispy golden crust conceals a soft filling with the spicy aroma of fried onions and garlic. They are served with sour cream and fresh herbs, adding freshness and lightness to the taste. An ideal choice for a cozy family dinner when you crave something homemade yet elegant. This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious due to the richness of beneficial substances in cod liver. It can be served as a main course complemented by a light salad or vegetables. The aroma and texture make zrazy a true gastronomic delight.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Peel the potatoes and boil until cooked.
- Potato: 500 g
3
Drain the water from the pot, leaving 2-3 tablespoons. Mash the potatoes into a puree.
- Potato: 500 g
4
Add an egg, a tablespoon of butter, and salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Chicken egg: 0.5 piece
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
5
Cut the onion into quarters and slice thinly.
- Onion: 1 head
6
In the remaining butter, fry the onion with minced garlic for 5 minutes (they should not burn, just become soft).
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
7
Carefully drain the oil from the cod liver and mash it into large pieces.
- Cod liver: 130 g
8
Let the onion cool and mix it with cod liver.
9
Form patties from the potato mass with a diameter of about 6 cm.
10
Place the prepared filling in the center of each, and seal the edges like a pie.
11
Coat the patties in flour and fry in heated vegetable oil for 4 minutes on each side.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
12
Serve with greens and sour cream.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Sour cream: to taste
