Just like these kotleti (patties), Borscht and Olivier Salad are other classic traditional Ukrainian recipes.
Ukrainian kotleti –
Growing up, my mom always made pork meatballs or what we call kotleti (meatballs). We had a large family and they were affordable and very easy to make and was such comfort food to us. The combination of ground pork with chicken with the seasonings, mayo and egg make for tender and juicy patties that are then breaded and fried. The kotleti are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
how to make kotleti (pork patties)-
I love that these kotleti are ready to be served in just under 30 minutes. It’s a great dinner to enjoy when you need a quick dinner or lunch.
In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the patties. Combine the ground pork and chicken, onion, mayo, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and seasonings until well incorporated.Shape the meat into uniform patties.Coat the kotleti generously in the bread crumbs.Fry patties until crispy on the outside and cooked on the inside.Enjoy, friends. 🙂
what to serve with kotleti (patties)-
Just like any other meat entree, the meatballs pair well with most sides. Here are some of the most popular sides we enjoy:
SALAD: Enjoy with a classic Ukrainian cabbage salad or more Americanized salad.SIDE: Serve the patties with mashed potatoes, baked rice or even buttered noodles.BREAD: You can’t have kotleti without fresh Russian bread or dinner rolls.
If you’ve never tried this combination for meatballs, you are going to love the easy recipe. The juicy kotleti will become a favorite with the kids and adults alike. Please don’t forget to leave us your feedback in the comments below, we love hearing from you.
You’ll love these other Ukrainian dishes:
Fried Meat Piroshki– The best meat piroshki recipe!Meaty Gravy– Hearty gravy with vegetables and meat.Potato Chicken & Mushroom Casserole– A simple casserole recipe!
This post was originally published on June 2015 and updated with new photos in June 2019.
