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Kaerakotlet (oat patties)

Golden, fluffy patties made with oat flakes, onion and egg, pan-fried. A simple, thrifty dish that was once very common in Estonian households.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

368 kcal per serving

Protein
14.7 g
Carbohydrates
36.1 g
of which sugars
5.1 g
Fat
16.7 g
of which saturated fat
6.5 g
Fiber
5.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, pour the milk over the oat flakes and let them soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onion for 4 to 5 minutes, until translucent.
  3. Add the onion to the oats, then mix in the eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Stir until you have a soft dough.
  4. Shape patties about 1 cm thick with lightly floured hands.
  5. Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until nicely golden.
  6. Drain them on kitchen paper and serve warm with apple sauce or crème fraîche.

Variations and tips

Savoury version. Serve the patties with a fresh cucumber salad or boiled potatoes for a complete meal.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.