Instructions:
Prepare the Pumpkin: Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and peel, then pass the pulp through a meat grinder. This will create a smooth consistency.
Prepare the Onion: Also, chop the onion in a meat grinder to ensure it blends well with the pumpkin.
Season and Thicken: Salt and pepper the resulting minced mixture. Add semolina to provide viscosity. To further thicken the mixture, stir in a little flour until smooth. The resulting mixture may seem dense, but it’s this texture that makes ideal cutlets.
Form and Bread the Cutlets: Shape the mixture into patties by hand, ensuring they’re uniform in size. Coat each patty in either flour or semolina, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
Fry the Cutlets: Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil over low heat. Fry the cutlets until golden brown on each side, ensuring they’re cooked through while retaining their tenderness and juiciness. Carefully flip them over to brown the other side.
Serve: Once cooked, serve the cutlets hot as an excellent addition to any side dish or meal.
These pumpkin-based vegetarian cutlets are sure to be a revelation, and you’ll be delighted to incorporate them into your culinary repertoire. Bon appétit and happy cooking experiments!
