Kruchenyky are a delicious and authentic Ukrainian dish made of thin slices of meat rolled up with a savory filling of eggs, onions, and mushrooms. They are typically served with a creamy sauce or gravy and make for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless beef or pork cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Pound each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rice, onion, mushrooms, eggs, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the filling mixture evenly over each cutlet.
- Roll up each cutlet starting from the long side.
- Secure each roll with a toothpick.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the rolls on all sides in the hot oil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and parsley.
- Serve the kruchenyky with the sour cream sauce.
Tips:
- You can also use other types of meat for kruchenyky, such as veal or chicken.
- If you don’t have cooked rice, you can use breadcrumbs or mashed potatoes instead.
- You can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as chopped carrots, celery, or cheese.
- Kruchenyky can be made ahead of time and frozen. To reheat, simply thaw and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Enjoy!
Here are some additional details about kruchenyky:
- They are a traditional Ukrainian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries.
- They are often served on special occasions, such as holidays and family gatherings.
- Kruchenyky are a delicious and hearty dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
