Faschierte Laibchen
Faschierte Laibchen, also known as Austrian meat patties or rissoles, are a classic comfort food made from a mixture of ground meat, soaked bread, onions, and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown. They are typically served with mashed potatoes.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 piece Stale bread roll(or about 1 cup breadcrumbs)
- 100 ml Milk(for soaking bread)
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 30 g Butter(for frying onions)
- 600 g Ground meat(mixture of beef and pork)
- 1 large Egg
- 10 g Parsley(fresh, finely chopped)
- 2 tsp Marjoram(dried)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 50 g Breadcrumbs(for coating)
- for frying Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak the bread roll in milk until soft, then squeeze out excess liquid and mix into crumbs.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and fry in butter until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, fried onion, egg, parsley, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4
Shape the mixture into 5 flat patties (laibchen). Coat each patty in breadcrumbs.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the patties for about 8-10 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately, traditionally with mashed potatoes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using a mix of beef and pork provides the best flavor and texture.
- ✓Don't overmix the meat mixture, as this can result in tough patties.
- ✓Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy exterior.
🔄 Variations
- Add a clove of minced garlic to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Some recipes include a teaspoon of mustard for a slight tang.