The result will pleasantly surprise you: why experienced housewives add horseradish to minced meatballs

If you haven't tried horseradish cutlets yet, this is a great opportunity to surprise your loved ones. They will definitely ask for more!

Horseradish is not just a popular seasoning of our time. This useful plant has been known since ancient times, more than 4000 years ago. For the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, horseradish had a special meaning, and later it won love among Ukrainians, TSN writes.

The plant impresses with its beneficial properties. It is rich in vitamins B, PP, C, contains mineral salts, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, sulfur, copper, potassium, as well as fiber, mustard oil and starch.

Horseradish is used not only as an additive to dishes, but also to create medicinal tinctures that are effective for colds and infectious diseases, as well as for intestinal problems.

Why is horseradish added to minced meat when making cutlets?

The answer is simple: horseradish makes the meat more tender and gives the dish a special, slightly spicy flavor.

To make meatballs from 500 g of minced meat, just add one tablespoon of grated horseradish. Then the minced meat is cooked in the usual way. Such cutlets are ideal for any kind of garnish.

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