Hi, I am Jacob Allen. Today, I want to share a yummy recipe with you: Schnitzel. It reminds me of fun times cooking with my family when I was younger.
Once, we found this recipe through one of our neighbour. It looked easy, so we gave it a try. We all worked together in our small kitchen, making the schnitzel. We served it with mashed potatoes.
Now, when I make schnitzel, it reminds me of those happy times with my family. Come cook with me and make some memories!
Schnitzel Recipe
Equipment
- Meat mallet
- Shallow bowls for dredging
- Large Skillet
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 4 veal or pork cutlets about 150g each
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley
Notes
- Make sure to pound the meat thinly and evenly for uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Time For My Personal Tips!
Tip 1: Keep the oil at the right temperature; too hot, and the schnitzel will burn, too cool, and it’ll be greasy.
Tip 2: For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or nutmeg to the breadcrumbs.
Tip 3: Don’t overcrowd the skillet; fry the schnitzel in batches for even cooking.
Tip 4: Use a combination of butter and oil for frying to add richness to the schnitzel.
Tip 5: Serve immediately to enjoy the schnitzel at its crispiest.
Variations:-
There are different kinds of Schnitzel you might find at a German restaurant. One is called Jägerschnitzel, served with mushroom gravy.
Another is Zigeunerschnitzel, served with a tasty bell pepper sauce. And then there’s Rahmschnitzel, served with a creamy sauce. They’re all really tasty options!
