Rissoles

Rissoles are one of the most popular meal in Australia. You can easily get frozen Rissoles from supermarkets, bakeries and along the streets. However, homemade rissoles is much healthier and fresh. Traditionally rissoles made with beef, onions, zucchini, carrot and some herbs. They are delicious and super easy to make, plus they can also be made ahead and kept in the freezer to fry as needed. You can serve these rissoles with a spicy BBQ sauce, spaghetti or with fries.

What is a Rissoles?

Rissoles are delicious appetizers or side dish made from ground mince, mostly using beef but can also be made with chicken, turkey, lamb or fish. These rissoles shaped like burger patties then baked or fried in a pan. Rissoles usually serve with ketchup, mashed potatoes or salad. What you use as filling with the mince is largely based on your preference.

Why this recipe works?

Rissoles are easy to make, tastes delicious and have the perfect texture. This dish is made with flavourful spices, juicy beef and veggies. The best part about rissoles is that you can use mince and veggies as much as you desire. Using eggs and breadcrumbs lets the rissoles bind and giving the perfect golden brown texture.

Rissoles Ingredients:

• Ground beef: Use ground beef based on your preference and budget.
• Onion: Make sure you use finely grated onion.
• Breadcrumbs: Use breadcrumbs for a crispy texture. You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you like.
• Garlic: Use minced garlic; you may also add extra garlic based on your preference.
• Veggies: Use fresh zucchini and carrot for a crunchy bite.
• Egg: Eggs help bind the rissole without falling apart.
• Herbs: Dried thyme and oregano for the best flavour.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This sauce gives a unique flavour to the whole dish. It is made of vinegar, anchovies, garlic, onions, sugar, chilli pepper, cloves and tamarind, giving it a tangy, sweet and savoury taste. The balance of all these tastes is what makes this dish taste rich and flavourful.
• Oil: You may also use vegetable oil or sunflower oil for cooking.
• Seasoning: Salt and pepper.
• Tomato Ketchup: These Rissoles are so delicious with Ketchup. However, You may also use any sauce you fabncy instead of tomato ketchup.

How to make Rissoles?

In a big mixing bowl, grate the onion, Zucchini, and Carrot using a box grater, then add the Breadcrumbs and mix well until combined.
Net, add ground beef, garlic, egg, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Mix well until incorporated.
Now, scoop ¼ cup of the mixture put between your hands and form a patty.

Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the first patch of the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer theme into a serving dish, garnish with some chopped parsley and serve with your favourite sauce.

Top Tips:

• If you prefer the rissoles a little crunchier, simply roll them in breadcrumbs before frying.
• If your mixture is too loose, then add more breadcrumbs until you get the right texture.
• You may use wholegrain mustard instead of Worcestershire sauce if you prefer.
• The egg can be substituted for 1tbs chia seeds soaked in 2tbs of water.
• You can also bake these rissoles. To bake them, spray a baking tray well with oil. Place the patties on the tray, spray the top with oil. Bake at 200C/390F for 20minutes, flip, then bake for 5minutes until golden.
• It is easiest to shop the rissoles using wet hands, which helps bind all ingredients.
• They should always be thoroughly cooked and should not be served raw. So, it is best to insert a skewer into the thickest part of the rissole to check if it’s ready to eat.
• You can make the rissoles and freeze them for a month and make sure to store them in an airtight container.
• When cooking rissoles, do not press them flat as it will cause all those delicious tasty juices to run out.
• Don’t add too many breadcrumbs as it may dry out the mixture. Just add enough of it for the best texture.
• Rissoles may crack open when frying; to prevent this, you may dip them in cold water before rolling them.
• Don’t miss out on the onions and zucchini as the juiciness and extra flavour comes from them.

Recipe Variations:

• Rissoles are versatile and flexible which can be made with different mince and fillings; the variations are endless.
• For added spice, you can add extra chilli pepper or jalapeno to the added spices.
• You can substitute ground beef with lamb, turkey or chicken.
• Make the rissoles a little larger, and when you shape them, fill them with a cube of cheese. Roll them in flour and fry until golden brown.
• You may add your preferable herbs, soy sauce, sea salt flakes, lemon zest for added flavour.
• You can substitute breadcrumbs with rolled oats or cornflakes.
• Make these rissoles with beef, beetroot and pumpkin mash.
• Another variation will be chicken, cranberry and pistachio rissoles with hot potato salad.
• You can try Mexican beef and corn rissoles stuffed in tortillas.

Serving Suggestions:

You can serve rissoles just as it is an evening snack with tomato ketchup or homemade sauce. But, if you’re looking for some serving suggestions, then below are some suggestions:

• Pasta al forno (italian baked pasta)
• Rocket salad with parmesan
• Lemon garlic potato salad
• Mediterranean couscous salad

Recipe FAQs

What type of beef should I use?

It’s about the quality of the beef. However, you can use any type of beef based on your preference and budget.

How to bind all ingredients without breaking?

Eggs and breadcrumbs are the key binders to this recipe. So make sure you use these ingredients just as mentioned in the recipe.

How do I freeze rissoles?

Freeze before cooking, defrost overnight before cooking. You can also freeze cooked rissoles for up to a month in a well-sealed container.

What is the difference between Rissoles, hamburger patty and meatballs?

The only difference between these three is their size and how they are seasoned. Meatballs are small and round, hamburger patties are large and round, while rissoles are in between the two.

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• Cheese pie
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