An inconspicuous dish from past decades conquers home tables again and reminds us that simplicity can be the greatest advantage. In the times of the Polish People’s Republic, it saved many dinners and surprised with its taste despite modest ingredients. Today it is back as a quick and cheap option for the whole family.
At that time, this dish was often served on tables and was called “cheated pork chops”. I’m talking about breaded mortadella, which was an alternative to hard-to-find meat was a hit in homes and milk bars alike.
Mortadella is most often made from pork, sometimes with the addition of beef, spices and finely chopped bacon. which creates characteristic bright pieces visible in cross-section.
It has a delicate, slightly salty taste and a soft structure, which makes it easy to cut and quickly heat treated. In the version intended for frying, it is worth choosing thicker slices with the shortest possible composition, without excess water and fillers.. Good quality mortadella should have a springy consistency and even color without gray discoloration.
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Preparing dinner using mortadella is not difficult and will not take much time. First we need to prepare the necessary ingredients. Here’s what we’ll need to make breaded mortadella:
- 2-3 ,
- 4 quite thick slices of mortadella,
- half a cup of breadcrumbs,
- oil for frying.
The first step we need to take is to break the eggs into a deep plate. Mix them vigorously with a fork and pour the breadcrumbs onto another plate. Then heat the fat in a pan.
Dip the mortadella slices in the eggs, then roll them in breadcrumbs and dip them into the bowl with the eggs again. Fry them in a pan until golden. It is worth remembering not to fry the mortadella over too high heat, as the breading may burn quicklyand the agent will not have time to heat up properly. It is best to turn the slices gently, using a spatula, so that the coating does not fall off.
This is how fried mortadella is it’s a good idea to place it on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Our cutlets can be served with potatoes and salad, or they can become an appetizing addition to a sandwich.
