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Crispy fried meat patties made from juicy ground pork
Classic Fasírt made with spiced ground meat, onions, and garlic, fried to perfection

Hungarian Fried Meat Patties (Fasírt)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
The secret to the perfect Fasírt is balance: not too hard, not too soft. The meat provides the body, the fat provides juiciness, and the soaked bread loosens the texture so you get an airy bite rather than a dense meatball. Garlic and paprika provide the Hungarian soul.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak the stale bread in milk until fully saturated, then squeeze out the excess liquid thoroughly.

Tip: The starch and moisture in the bread create steam inside the patty, keeping it fluffy.
2 ✓

Grate the onion or chop it very finely; crush the garlic.

Tip: Grated onion distributes better, ensuring no large chunks break the patty apart.
3 ✓

Knead the meat, squeezed bread, egg, onions, and spices together. Work it until the mixture is uniform and slightly sticky.

Tip: Kneading releases myosin (meat protein), which acts as a natural glue alongside the egg.
4 ✓

With wet hands, form balls, flatten them slightly into discs, and coat in breadcrumbs.

Tip: The breadcrumbs create a crispy seal that traps the juices.
5 ✓

Fry in medium-hot oil for 4-5 minutes per side until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it fall apart?
Too much bread or not kneaded enough. Kneading activates the meat proteins which act as a binder.
Raw in the middle.
The patties were too large or the oil was too hot, burning the outside before the heat reached the center.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Pork (preferably shoulder for fat content)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 slices Stale White Bread or Rolls
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup Milk (or water, for soaking)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 2 cups Oil (for frying)