Spinach Cutlets: the crunchy and tasty second course!
Ingredients
- Spinach500 g
- Milk200 ml
- Bread150 g
- Parmesan cheese · grated40 g
- Egg4
- Parsley · chopped1 bunch
- Breadcrumbas needed
- Extra virgin olive oilas needed
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
- Lemon · for serving1
- Peanut oil · for frying
Instructions
- Soak the stale bread pieces in the milk until soft.
- Meanwhile, rinse and dry the spinach, then sauté it in a pan with olive oil until wilted.
- Drain the spinach in a colander. Once cool, squeeze out all excess moisture.
- Squeeze the bread dry and put it in a mixing bowl.
- Add the spinach, Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, pepper and 2 eggs. Mix into a compact mixture.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties or cutlets.
- Beat the remaining 2 eggs in a shallow bowl. Dip each cutlet in the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded cutlets on a tray. Heat peanut oil in a deep pan until hot.
- Fry the cutlets in batches until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Summarized from Cookist Wow's video. Watch it for the details.
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