Russian Cutlets (Like Meatballs, but Crispy)

[@parkerbarnes7726]

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That's right. I am not addicted to KZbin. I am working :)

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Helen I’m an Aboriginal Italian woman who was born in PNG. Your channel is interesting & educational. I love food & cooking & I love your approach to your videos & cooking. The way you explain what you do amd why you do it is fantastic. Thank you so much. By far my favourite channel. ❣️🙏

[@allison8642]

I love cooking and watching videos, but can we talk about how therapeutic Helen's voice is??? Ahhhhhh 🥰

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

My wife is Russian and she love the dishes I prepare based on you videos. She says they remind her of her childhood and home.

[@AnoJanJan]

My mothers side are Armenian from Russia, & this is how I was taught to make cutlets. Another way (for those who don't tolerate milk products) is to use grated potatoes instead of the bread/milk/cream. We also would serve with potatoes either mashed or boiled, a sauce on the side & pickles. Yummmm... now I'm hungry!

[@terribleduelist4433]

I find oat and almond milk work pretty well

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[@mvblitzyo]

As a child growing up in the bay area in California I am very lucky to have so many different friends from so many different countries their parents came here whatever reasons but I just wanted to say that I am grateful for all those childhood friends that lived in Sunnyvale California for so many years and welcome me into their home I got to taste the world is a child. And thanks to you and your beautiful amazing food channel I get to revisit my childhood dreams of cooking and sharing great food Joe for California.

[@TransVangal]

:) I grew up with this food

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Hi, I live in San Jose and I used to live in Sunnyvale!

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[@tresbeans]

Adding the percentage ratios for the recipe makes me so happy. I wish more people did that, I find it's an easier way to remember and understand a recipe.

[@norebonomis]

... when she throws the noodles in the pan at the end... *CHEF'S KISS*

[@Tmanstext]

From this point forward, 2020 is to be referred to as the year of the perfect meatball and nothing else. That's all I want to look back nostalgically on that year for.

[@natashacollier5248]

Love your recipes! Please make a video on your version of beef stuffed blinchiki. That would be wonderful.

[@phillange166]

Thank you, Dr. Helen, for another masterful recipe. I appreciate your down-to-earth scientific approach to cooking in all of your videos. You often tell us 'why' your recipe is as it is, so excellent. Percentages?: Yes. More Russian recipes please, you are the perfect person to introduce this world cuisine to us.

[@UraniumFire]

I heartily second. I love Russian cuisine, and Helen's Russian cuisine best of all.

[@-shadyG]

love both Helen and Guga for completely different reasons. I will love Russian Cutlets very soon and hopefully a low sodium version will be just as tasty.

[@KnivingDispodia]

Thank you for making content for normal people and not thusly for spectacle. Your videos are excellent.

[@davidgarciagarrido129]

A thinner versión is very popular in Spain. They are known as "filetes rusos" or Russian steak. The other "Russian" contribution to Spanish summer cuisine with Ensaladilla rusa Russian salad", which is the very popular Spanish version of Olivié.

[@theelectricant98]

Sounds delicious 🤤

[@edzmuda6870]

What is Olivié?

[@vladbarcelo]

@@edzmuda6870 It's a vegetable+meat salad. The russian version includes potato, carrot, yellow onion, small pickled cucumbers (fr. cornichon), boiled chicken eggs, chicken meat or processed meat (doctor's sausage is the usual choice), canned peas and mayo.

[@davidgarciagarrido129]

Yes. The Spanish version is potatoes, carrots, Peas, boiled eggs and tinned tuna and of course mayonnaise.

[@christopherburns5262]

@@vladbarcelo Can also include chopped sashimi or any chopped white fish instead of meat

[@seanonel]

Hi Helen! Long time no see. I am particularky proud of my meatballs. They're made with lamb, and combine the germanic frikkadel with the Swedish style. They are cooked in _lard_ and are incredibly crispy on the outside and moist inside. Really enjoying re-discovering your channel; I have learned so much from you!

[@jdane2277]

I had a chicken kotylety pozharsky in Moscow. With a tomato sauce I can't replicate--I think it was chicken broth based. . It was really excellent. At a very modest restaurant but the dish was really good.

[@Kamboshin]

What I really love about your channel and your recipes is the focus on practicality, convenience and replicability, which really is a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of mainstream youtube cooking channels

[@delynndehardt1859]

Helen, you are a treasure. Ive followed your method cooking several dishes now & they all were an improvement over the way I used to make them. Off to enjoy some crisped up pork confit now!

[@lilywindermere5358]

My Czech father used to make something similar, just with some shredded carrots and caraway instead of dill. He just called them meatloaf patties and served them with a type of potato salad that contained a lot of other vegetables as well in a lemony mayo dressing. It was one of my favorite dinners as a child and is still among my faves now that I am the one making it. 😀

[@davidburke75116]

I like how she eloquently dismisses the experts and then tells us how to practically make something equally delicious that we’ll enjoy making over and over

[@Semiotichazey]

Love the cooking channel shout-outs. Cooking on youtube is one community where positivity reigns supreme.

[@MA-gk6rf]

Glad to know I wasn’t the only one experimenting with, erm, less healthy foods during the pandemic. The Russian cutlets are so similar to our Iranian version, which we also call cutlets. Perhaps not a coincidence.

[@orangeapprentice7634]

I am Cuban and my grandfather used to make a very similar style dish for me very often when I was a kid, the only differences really was that we use cilantro instead of parsley. My grandpa usually served them with beans and rice or potatoes and a tomato sauce.

[@rivermundcatradora7061]

just tried this, like, right now. it is insanely good. just as juicy as advertised, while being quite easy to make

[@laura3458]

Your introduction made my laugh...Love your style as much as I like your recipes!!

[@Deexkey]

Now in the context of Russian and Eastern European meatballs, I'd really love to see Helen's take on porcupine meatballs (hedgehog meatballs, ezhiki). Maybe, say, a highlight on any tricks and differences between making those vs stuffed bell peppers.

[@Satanclaus34]

To any passersby, I wanna comment that these porcupine meatballs do not contain any porcupine lol. They're only called like that because, it's a kind of a cutlet with rice and the rice sticks out of a meatball, hence the name I guess

[@bettymackey379]

I tried these, and they were so juicy and crispy! Relatives loved them!

[@clairewright8153]

I didn’t have all the ingredients for this recipe but used tips and techniques to make meatballs. The tips during and at the end were great and made such a difference very juicy meatballs. Even my husband noticed and commented. Thank you so very much. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@helenrennie]

Great job using these principles in a meatball recipe!

[@acryliq]

Thank you, Helen, for this recipe. It made me nostalgic. My mom used to make them for me when I was a kid 🥰

[@cassie2873]

We have something similar in Greece! Love it much better than regular meatballs

[@annekern2649]

I am mesmerized by your voice and cannot stop listening.

[@klavansky]

Thank you! I love the use of butter and kefir. I typically use milk and olive oil. I often use ground chicken or turkey for a bit leaner protein. They are fluffy (not dense) but require correct mixing technique and some type of crumbs (bread, bread crumbs, matzah meal, etc). To prevent dense meat patties (especially when using leaner proteins like poultry), I use an oversized fork that creates airy mixture and speeds up the mixing process. So many variations to try...I love adding carrots, cilantro, dill. All work so well to add another flavor dimension. Priatnova apetzita!

[@geezermann7865]

I'm more likely to make a meatloaf than meatballs, but I'd like to try these. I'd want to keep it kosher and use, like you said, ground turkey, and/or ground beef. Yes, there are various ways to add a panade.

[@barbaraeppolito8176]

She is simply terrific!

[@juliastartsev5101]

I couldn't explain why I stopped making yummy cutlets. This video has just sold this problem for me: I started using ground meat in vacuum packs. It doesn't work if you want to make good airy and juicy cutlets. Thank you very much, Helen!

[@waynecribbs8853]

I appreciate how thorough and precise your video recipes are, while also being practical for a weeknight meal! Thanks!

[@MrJ3]

Thank you Helen. Your videos and recipes are a step above other food-tubers, both from a pedagogical perspective, and finesse-wise.

[@h2l134]

I love this math section. You videos are so informative.

[@leeojascastro711]

Love your voice, accent and your sense of humor! Your videos are always wonderful, informative, and entertaining!

[@foodyumaroma]

Thank you, Helen, for this recipe.

[@k3lzZz]

If chef john is the dad of the KZbin cooking world, helen is the mum, bringing everyone together while scolding guga a little for being childish XD

[@outtadarkness1970]

I have never seen a meatloaf mix in the stores here, or ground veal to be honest, but I know I can get the ground beef and ground pork. I definitely will be trying this recipe. Thank you! ❤️

[@serjjpv]

My dear Helen! The kotlets always was my fear and never had a success with this dish , and every time had a fear before making them. Now its all changed. My first juicy and such a delicious kotlets . Thank you so much !!!

[@aiai-j7i]

You are so amazing!! Thank you for being such a pleasant host and for explaining in such detail why things need to be done a certain way!

[@jamesinnc619]

Very good video! I now know why ground beef sold in the square vacu-packs are always tough. Thanks for including the Math version. Very thoughtful!

[@anitadunphy7837]

They look delicious, thanks for sharing Helen.

[@kassik]

Helen, this is an amazing recipe. I made it - sooo delicious! The best :) thank you so much.

[@helenrennie]

So glad it turned out well :)

[@SB10555]

I've just discovered your KZbin channel and I cannot wait to make these! Thank you for being so thorough with describing food weight and the "why" behind the process. It makes it much easier to refine the technical aspect of cooking.

[@etherdog]

The 1% of salt is THE key takeaway and applies almost universally in cooking. As always, great explanations, Helen!

[@ceru5675]

You are so thoughtful in your videos, always thinking about practicality and listing every possible alternatives. Every video is also a learning experience. A balance of science and art of cooking. I am grateful for that. I always recommend your channel when I can because your recipes are accessible.

[@chrispedersen6999]

I love your videos 😄. Greetings from NZ. As my husband does not eat 'red' meats, l do a similar mix using 50/50 pork & chicken mince. I also use grated cheese instead of the butter then panko crumb. Before crumbing, I cook a tiny piece to adjust seasoning. I then crumb and carry on cooking. GREAT idea about adding the pasta to the browning's in the pan. Dinner tonight sorted😆. Thank you.

[@robocombo]

New to the channel and I LOVE getting the ratios of the ingredients! It makes so much more sense, all recipes should be like this.

[@panagea2007]

I break the meat mixture into little bits and scatter them into the filling in layers. Some meat, some filling, some meat, etc. I hardly have to mix this at all, and it makes the juiciest meatballs I have ever had. It works for meatloaf too.

[@ss-oy3lq]

Дай бог вам здоровья, Елена!

[@bt9816]

"It can all be happening in your mouth, if you make this". Is the hottest thing I have ever heard in a food video.

[@SanaSamaha]

For me, it's the recipes in percentages. Math has never been more sexy.

[@darojos]

This was really good. We used dill and it was deliciious. Thank you.

[@helenrennie]

So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@davidavien4338]

Love that percentages and reasoning equal deliciousness

[@jamesthomas4080]

Finally got around to making these. Absolutely amazing. I will probably dream about them tonight.

[@hollydaugherty2620]

Russian food is so underrated.

[@stixgrim8064]

''Tiny'' 100 gram meatballs, agreed :D

[@Laughter17]

Caviar

[@kevincarlson4562]

Underrated is an understatement.Please To The Table is a great cookbook.

[@TheArcSet]

Thanks for this video.

[@beluch2768]

How impressive you are! I just discovered your channel. Wonderful tips and beautiful English. Thanks!

[@MA2520]

In the middle east, a similar dish is known as "kabab tawa" where "tawa" or "tava" means a frying pan or griddle. So its literal meaning is kabab that is prepared on a frying pan. One great addition to this dish is to add leeks (which is a cousin of green onions) to the mix in the food processor.

[@gabak1292]

I will definitely definitely try this recipe! Looking for a juicy one for years and this looks really promising!

[@slimeprivilege]

absolutely essential info, thank you Helen!

[@bethrosenbloom1776]

Helen, you've done it again! Great video, delicious dish. I substituted arugula for parsley since I'm allergic to parsley. This recipe is a keeper!

[@ellie.starsky]

oh jeez, this ending with noodles awakened memories of the school cantine in me 😂my aunt usually coats her cutlets in semolina instead of bread crumbs, works like a charm to add crispiness and lock the juices inside the cutlet! also if you're anxious about burning them like me just use low heat and cook them for a longer time flipping every few minutes until both sides are evenly brown and crispy, the juice won't go anywhere bc it's breaded. also i swear these things are perfect in sandwiches.

[@jimduffy9773]

I love your vids! Great explanation on your percentages.

[@FabricioRodriguezM]

This is the right version. Thank you.

[@likub1432]

My mum usually ditches the celery and butter and adds carrots and potatoes, maybe some garlic. Also oval and thin just hit the spot 😋

[@HowToCuisine]

Looks so tender and juissy! Can't wait to try them! 😍😍

[@clairewright8153]

Great tips thank you so much

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@hansdampf4055]

I like meatballs and that's why I will definitely try this variant. I find the celery unusual and also the butter pieces could be interesting.

[@vaevictis2789]

That's very close to how russians are actually cook cutlets (with extra details in technique here of course). I can only add that raw eggs are very common addition to the mix, usually 1 egg per 0.5kg So the most classic ingredients list will be looking something like that: - Ground meat - Eggs - white bread, soaked in milk - onion and garlic, finely chopped or grinded into puree - Salt, pepper Adding some starch or flour to the mix is a pretty common practice too. Butter is a rare addition, sadly, but still a well known here in Russia. By the way, meatloaf ground is very similar to russian classic "home" ground (beef and pork mix in roughly equal proportions with 80/20 in fat). It's the most popular choice for a cutlets here so I astonished with your attention to authenticity here. Thanks for a recipy!

[@eugenesedita]

You’re awesome, Helen. Ty.

[@adedow1333]

...And there's dinner for Sunday! Maybe even tomorrow! Thanks Helen!

[@nobodyisprfct]

Lol like the guga outlook. I enjoy watching guga but really like this channel to learn to cook. Her voice and personality is easy for me to enjoy learning. Does changing bread change results (rye, sourdough)?

[@Mateuszyk]

Poland here. We call them MIELONE so basicly means grinded. Ofc the best one are made by grandma on old pan:D

[@bartiz12]

My mom would fry them up just slightly from the outside so that they do not fall apart in the sauce... And then use the leftover pan aromas as basis for the mushroom-meaty sauce.

[@cathys949]

Yes! The pan that never gets washed - just wiped out with a paper towel she dried her hands on 3 times.

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@dbird2997]

Oh wow, this looks delicious🤤🤤🤤

[@geekbruin]

I made this tonight and it’s spot on. Thank you for the ingredients by weight, I think it yields a more accurate product. How do you keep the loose crumbs in the pan from burning when doing several batches of cutlet?

[@jennwaldmann4340]

Made these tonight. Absolutely delish! (Not surprisingly). I cannot say enough how helpful and wonderful these videos are for me (and my husband who cannot cook at all actually can follow your videos without asking me a million questions!) I know this is a silly request for such a simple recipe, but I am still looking for my perfect chicken parm recipe, if you ever feel inspired to share one! I’ll be waiting for that because If there is anyone who can give me that perfect recipe, it’s you!

[@helenrennie]

So excited that you made these :) Glad they turned out well. Chicken parm -- I've never made it, but here is Kenji's version. www.seriouseats.com/the-best-chicken-parmesan-recipe If anyone makes American home cooking sing, it's Kenji, so I'd give it a shot.

[@savagefrieze4675]

Helen, I think you are wonderful and amazing. Except for your attitude toward cast iron, and I presume carbon steel. I do not and will not own “non-stick”. 98 percent of my cooking is done in Cast iron or carbon steel. Once in a while I’ll use stainless or enamel. I have no problem flipping eggs on carbon steel. Absolutely love the scientific measurement of ingredients. Haven’t had an issue with pasta since your egg noodle recipe. This Russian meatball recipe is on my to do list. I’ve been doing a fair amount of “Levant” recipes lately, but this recipe just went to the top of list. Thank you!

[@gotto510]

🙂Wow　　I'm watching your cooking at work. I'm hungry MAX. Thank you very much. from Japan🙂

[@joycefisher4259]

It would be quite convenient For most Americans if you were to use lbs and oz also. Having to do the math is an additional step that is unnecessary. I really enjoy your videos.

[@MWPandD]

Lord have mercy. Helen...you're killing us....I can't wait to make this.

[@hsargisian]

Brought back memories, thank you for sharing….Hagop

[@CXJ1898]

Yum!! 🤤 I want some now! Will have to try this recipe!

[@rickblackwell6435]

Made this. Delicious.

[@helenrennie]

so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@TheOlee86]

Kewl russian food! I've always wanted to eat russian food 🙌😁👍

[@adamleetucker3964]

Well done! These were excellent kotleti. Please consider making khachapuri, chicken pojarski, or cheburek. My versions suck and I’m sure yours would be delicious

[@drawitout]

Wow. I can’t believe I only discovered this channel now. I thought I had found all the best cooking channels. Guess not!

[@chiefbosnmate]

Luv this channel!

[@vetgarry2004]

Dear Helen, I love your fascinating and clear videos. But........... You use unsalted butter and then add salt to your mixture 🤔🤔🤔

[@nancycy9039]

Of course! Allows you to completely control the salt amount.

[@vetgarry2004]

@@nancycy9039 that would only be an issue if you'd want a totally salt free dish. Rarely the case 😁

[@jcsalao8]

Helen's bad hair day still looks great, did not take away the focus on that luscious meatballs.

[@DamonKClark]

I 💙 that you mentioned Guga Foods! 😁

[@dcialkowski]

Can you recommend a condiment or sauce to cut the richness of this dish, or would that be heresy? Great recipe and tips. Thanks.

[@outtadarkness1970]

Any tomato based sauce should do it. In keeping with the spirit of this recipe I would suggest putting the sauce on whatever you are serving them on and then place the meat on top. Hope you find this useful.

[@helenrennie]

I wouldn't put any sauce on it, so that the crust doesn't get soggy. It has a nice balance to it because of buttermilk. That subtle acidity goes really well with the richness. Try serving pickles on the side or a nice tart cucumber salad.

[@outtadarkness1970]

@@helenrennie, Even better! A side of sliced tomato sounds good, too. (I grow my own tomatoes, so I am biased...😋)

[@neffrahcs]

After doing a thorough search, I found the ground veal at a butcher shop. Worse time in history to buy specialty meat, $14.99/lb.That just shows how much I wanted to make this recipe and it came out just as Helen instructed....crispy and juicy. With left over veal, I'll be making this again in the future!

[@orangeduck474]

Love the recipes.

[@zanuda5274]

Спасибо!! That's my first try hier and I'm happy. We do not have this meatloaf mix hier and veal is not always available. But I had some chicken breast in my fridge... I know, it's wrong to add chicken in cutlets, but I can not argue with my fridge in pandemic. So 330 g chicken breast and 230 g pork went in... what is english for мясорубка? 400 g ground beef and the rest as you said (OK my 4 pieces of bread had 105 g and I didn't pick 9 g away to get 96 g 😀) . Cutlets are realy tasty, juicy, just perfect! They are not crispy, I think because of my temperature management, but it's doesn't matter. Thank you so much.

[@helenrennie]

so glad it worked well! I completely agree about using what you have.

[@janeczek16]

looks geaogous! Will try it ! :)