These hen rissoles are golden on the surface with irresistible little pockets of oozy cheese inside. It’s my hen mince model of the beloved Aussie beef rissole. There’s room for each in all people’s life!
Hen rissoles
Aussies love a superb beef rissole. It’s proper up there with different nostalgic Australian consolation meals like curried sausages, bangers and mash, and a superb old school roast with all of the trimmings.
In case you’re questioning what rissoles are, in Australia (and New Zealand) they’re small meat patties which might be often pan-fried. And whereas we Aussies prefer to consider they’re solely ours (proper!?) it seems that truly there are completely different types of rissoles all around the globe made with different meats, fish/seafood and greens.
The basic Aussie model is made with beef mince, usually blended with grated greens, and flavoured with savoury seasonings similar to Worcestershire sauce.
At this time although I’m doing a spin on the basic utilizing hen. I’ve additionally doubled down on the non-traditional strategy by including cheese for a lot wanted juiciness (as a result of hen mince = lean meat) in addition to flavour.
However you’re going to like them. Have a look at these golden beauties!
Proof of oozy cheese pockets inside:
What you want for Hen Rissoles
Right here’s what it is advisable make these tacky hen rissoles:
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Hen mince (floor hen) – This recipe is created with hen mince however turkey or pork mince would make nice direct substitutes with no alteration to the recipe. For beef and lamb, it’s higher to make use of the basic Beef Rissoles recipe which has seasonings suited to pink meats.
TIP: Hen mince bought in packets from supermarkets will be fairly moist and mushy. Pour off and discard any liquid pooled within the packet earlier than utilizing. If you’re struggling to kind patties as a result of your combination is simply too moist, add extra breadcrumbs to soak up the surplus moisture. However actually attempt to keep away from/minimise this because the drier the combination will get, the much less juicy your rissoles!
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Panko breadcrumbs – Breadcrumbs are crucial to soak up a number of the moisture so you may kind patties. I like to make use of Panko breadcrumbs as a result of it makes the within of the rissoles softer than utilizing the fantastic common breadcrumbs.
Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb favoured for the extra-crispy coating it provides crumbed meals (crumbed tenders, schnitzel, Kiev). Discover it within the Asian aisle of most massive supermarkets.
Substitute with 2/3 cup common breadcrumbs should you can’t discover panko. A reader additionally reported these labored nice with gluten-free breadcrumbs!
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Cheese (shredded) – Provides flavour and juiciness to the within of the rissoles. Hen mince could be very lean, so cheese actually makes a distinction to the tasty-factor. Choose a well-flavoured cheese that’s appropriate for each shredding and melting. Colby, cheddar/tasty, Monterey Jack, gouda, and provolone are all good decisions.
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Carrot and zucchini – To bulk out the patties in addition to including some goodness to our weight-reduction plan. Double up on one or the opposite if you would like extra veg, or simply want one veg.
Alternate options: corn, thawed peas or small diced frozen greens, or finely chopped cooked, cooled broccoli. You don’t need to use something that wants cooking (like uncooked grated candy potato) as a result of the hen mince will overcook earlier than the vegetable cooks by means of. -
Egg – For binding. Only one. Any extra and it’ll noticeably dry out the filling.
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Parsley – Elective, for pretty little flecks of color.
Methods to make hen rissoles
I have to share extra recipes which might be so simple I solely want 6 easy step pictures like beneath! Simply what I wanted after Friday’s Vegetable Dumplings, which totalled a whopping 30 course of pictures!!! (Nevertheless it’s nonetheless a very easy recipe, I swear 😂)
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Grate the zucchini and carrot utilizing a normal field grater,
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Combine all of the rissole components collectively in a bowl utilizing a picket spoon.
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Scoop up simply shy of 1/4 cup of combination. TIP: An ice cream scoop with a lever is tremendous useful for making patties and meatballs!
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Moist your hand with water (so the combination doesn’t stick) and place the ball of combination in your hand.
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Form it right into a patty.
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Prepare dinner 5 to six patties at a time in a non-stick pan for 3 to 4 minutes on either side till golden and crispy. Hold cooked rissoles heat in a low oven, sitting on a rack set over a tray (this stops the underside from going soggy).
And that’s it! Pile them up on a platter with ketchup on the facet for dipping. Rissoles are usually a meal eaten with knife and fork, however they’re additionally scrumptious as finger meals. Both method, get your folks caught in whereas they’re sizzling!!
Earlier than you ask, I did strive baking them too. It really works however I discovered which you can’t get the identical quantity of engaging darkish color on the floor with out overcooking the within. They’re nonetheless tasty, and I might do it if comfort was a precedence (so I’ve included instructions within the notes), however pan-frying actually is healthier for these rissoles.
If baking comfort is what you’re after, strive these Baked Hen Broccoli Patties. The addition of broccoli protects the hen mince from drying out within the oven so you may bake it for a bit longer and thus get extra good color on it.
Oh and don’t fear. These have cheese in them too. ☺️ – Nagi x
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Hen Rissoles
Prep: 15 minutes
Prepare dinner: 20 minutes
Mains
Western
Servings16 rissoles
Faucet or hover to scale
Directions
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Pre-heat oven to 100°C/210°F (all oven varieties), to maintain cooked rissoles heat. Place a rack over a tray.
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Rissole combination: Combine all components collectively in a bowl utilizing a picket spoon.
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Type patties: Moist your arms (stops the combination sticking throughout your arms). Measure out simply shy of 1/4 cup and form right into a 6 cm broad x 1.5cm thick pattie (2.4″ x 0.6″ thick). See Observe 1 in case your combination is simply too unfastened.
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Prepare dinner: Warmth 1 tablespoon oil in a big non-stick pan over medium excessive warmth. Prepare dinner 5 – 6 rissoles on the time, 3 to 4 minutes on either side, till fantastically golden (as pictured). (Observe 5 for baking)
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Hold heat: Switch to the rack on the tray and hold heat within the oven. Add extra oil as wanted and cook dinner remaining rissoles.
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Serve right away with ketchup for dipping!
Recipe Notes:
2. Grating on a shallow angle – The objective is to grate brief slightly than lengthy strands. To do that, maintain the carrot/zucchini perpendicular to the field grater as you grate. This can make the shortest strands. For those who maintain them on a steep angle, you’ll get lengthy strands which isn’t perfect right here.
Be at liberty to double up on both carrot or zucchini if you would like extra greens.
3. Cheese – Most cheeses will really work (as a result of, cheese!) However the perfect cheese has flavour with out being overpowering, will be shredded, and melts into tacky strings. Colby, cheddar/tasty, Monterey Jack, provolone and gouda are my picks.
4. Panko breadcrumbs – Japanese breadcrumb favoured for the extra-crispy coating it provides crumbed meals, and makes the within of issues like rissoles softer in comparison with utilizing finer common breadcrumbs. Discover it within the Asian aisle of most massive supermarkets. Substitute with 2/3 cup common breadcrumbs should you can’t discover it. A reader additionally reported gluten-free breadcrumbs labored nice!
5. Baking – Pan frying actually is one of the best ways to cook dinner these for finest outcomes. Baking isn’t nearly as good however they’re nonetheless tasty (due to the cheese!). Spray the patties properly with olive oil spray and place on 2 massive lined trays. Bake at 220°C/430°F for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping midway. They are going to be a lighter color than pictured. The hen will overcook and dry out should you bake them for too lengthy.
6. Storage – Retains for 3 days within the fridge. Freezes fantastic however not perfect, I feel you’ll lose juiciness inside (just because hen is lean).
7. Diet per rissole.
Diet Data:
Energy: 132cal (7%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fats: 9g (14%)Saturated Fats: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fats: 1gMonounsaturated Fats: 4gTrans Fats: 1gLdl cholesterol: 49mg (16%)Sodium: 274mg (12%)Potassium: 237mg (7%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 821IU (16%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 99mg (10%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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