Polish lenten mushroom \"cutlets\" (kotelty z g

14 \"cutlets\"

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsMushrooms, fresh;*
1cupOnion; chopped
3tablespoonsButter
2cupsHard rolls; 2 or 3
½cupMilk
3eachesEggs; lightly beaten
3tablespoonsParsley; chopped fresh ground pepper to taste
½cupBreadcrumbs; more if needed
Butter; as needed for sauteing cutlets

Directions

Chop the mushrooms in a large frying pan, saute them with the onions in 3 tbsp of butter.

Soak the cubed hard rolls in milk for about 10 minutes. Add to the mushroom-onion mixture. Blend in the eggs, parsley, salt and pepper.

Form the mixture into cutlet-shaped patties, each patty should take 3 to 4 tablespoons of the mixture. Press the patties onto the breadcrumbs.

Fry in butter until crisp and brown on both sides. Variation: You could substitute dried mushrooms for part or all of the fresh mushrooms. They are a favorite among the Polish for their rich and interesting flavor."