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Wiener Schnitzel (veal)

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Golden-breaded, crispy veal cutlet — an Austrian classic known worldwide.

⏱️ Prep time 20 min. 🍳 Cook time 15 min. 🍽️ 4 servings 📊 Difficulty: medium ⭐ 9/10

Source / link: Österreichische Küche (Wien)

Ingredients

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4 Stück à 150 g veal cutlets
100 g flour (or gluten-free)
2 Stück eggs
150 g breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)
150 g clarified butter or neutral oil
1 TL salt
1 Stück lemon

Preparation

Step by step through the recipe

  1. 1 Pat the 4 veal cutlets, 150 g each, dry and (if necessary) lightly flatten. Season with 1 TL salt.
  2. 2 Place 100 g flour, 2 Stück beaten eggs and 150 g breadcrumbs each on separate plates.
  3. 3 First turn the cutlets in the 100 g flour, then dip them through the 2 Stück eggs and finally turn them in the 150 g breadcrumbs. Press well.
  4. 4 Heat 150 g clarified butter or neutral oil in a large pan (approx. 170 °C) so that the schnitzel can float in it.
  5. 5 Fry the schnitzel for approx. 2–3 Minuten per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6 Drain on kitchen paper, serve with 1 lemon in wedges.

Notes & tips

Note: Contains egg (breading) + gluten (flour, breadcrumbs). Serve with potato salad or rice.

Nutrition

estimated per serving
Calories
803 kcal
Protein
32 g
Fat
51 g
Carbs
49 g

⭐ Ratings

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