For the minced rennet, first cook the rice according to package directions.
In the meantime, pour the lukewarm milk over the bread cubes and mix thoroughly. Season with nutmeg and add the finely chopped parsley and let it stand.
Season the minced meat with salt, pepper, marjoram to taste and add 2 tablespoons of mustard. Finely grate the gherkins with a kitchen slicer and add to the meat.
Lightly brown the finely chopped onion in a frying pan and add to the meat. Now add the eggs, mix thoroughly and add the bread cubes.
Mix well and bind with breadcrumbs and a little flour until the mixture can be easily formed without the dumplings falling apart.
Heat the lard in a deep pan and press the dumplings briefly on both sides into the breadcrumbs and bake slowly. Serve the minced dumplings with the rice.