Wiener Schnitzel: A Famous Austrian Dish Recipe

Hello guys, welcome to our blog. Have you ever heard about Wiener Schnitzel? What is it? How it is made? Well, if not, we are here to guide you. In this article, we will discuss this in deep. We know you might be having so many questions in your mind regarding this. But don’t worry, we will try to provide you with the best possible information available to us. You just need to stick around with us through this article. Furthermore, it is going to be a very interesting and mouthwatering article. So, let’s not waste more time. We have so much to cover. Thus, Let’s get started with this blog.

What is wiener schnitzel?

Wiener Schnitzel is a thin breaded fried cutlet made of veal. It is mostly famous in German and German-speaking countries. Indeed, it is the most popular dish in the Viennese restaurant. Moreover, as you know, Indians have a separate love for food. So, if you want to taste it in your country, we will provide you with the recipe for the same. So, let’s talk about this in deep.

Different types of Wiener Schnitzel

Let’s discuss Wiener Schnitzel of other countries as well.

Egypt

Here it is a chicken Schnitzel dish called frakh pane. It is generally served with french fries in a sandwich. Moreover, you can eat it alone also.

Japan

In Japan, the Schnitzel is a flattened piece of pork, coated in flour.  It is known as Tonkatsu It is dipped in beaten eggs and coated with panko crumbs. Then it is deep-fried. Moreover, it is served with ramen, curry, and rice.

United Kingdom

In UK the Schnitzel js known as Parmo. It can be referred to as a breaded chicken or a pork cutlet. It is dipped in white sauce and served with cheddar cheese.

Israel

In Israel, it is known as Schnitzel only. It is as same as the Austrian Wiener Schnitzel. However, in Israel, they use turkey or chicken breast. Furthermore, they also use seasonings of paprika in the breadcrumbs

So these were all Schnitzel. Further, there are so many Schnitzels around the world. But none of them are Wiener Schnitzel. Then what is it? Well, a dish is called a Wiener Schnitzel if it is made from veal. A Wiener Schnitzel is made in the same manner as other Schnitzel. However, the key is that it is made from veal. Thus, that’s why it is more popular among the other Schnitzel.

Wiener Schnitzel Recipe

Let’s see how to prepare this dish. But before that, let’s discuss the ingredients in detail.

Ingredients

• 4 veal cutlets 150-180 g
• 2 eggs
• Flour approx 100 g
• Salt
• pepper
• Butter
• Plant oil
• Lemon slices for garnishing

Steps to make

Step 1

Take out the cutlets. Remove the skin and pound till it gets thin. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Take flour and crumbled bread into separate vessels. Now beat the eggs together.

Coat each cutlet on both sides in the flour. Furthermore, pass through the beaten eggs. No part of the cutlet should remain dry.

Now, coat the breadcrumbs and press the crumbs downwards using the reverse side of a fork.

Step 2

Now, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter and plant oil in a large pan. Add the breadcrumbs to the pan until you see bubbles or hisses in the same. After that, fry for 3-5 minutes until it gets golden brown. However, the time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat. Now turn it using a spatula. Fry from the other side until that side also turns brown in color.

Step 3

Now take the crispy cutlet out of the pan. Place it on a piece of paper to let it dry. Pat it slowly and carefully. Carefully place the Schnitzel on the plate and garnish it with lemon slices. Now they are ready to serve. Moreover, you can serve them with potato salad, rice, or with mixed salad.

Cooking time: Usually the cooking time is 5-10 minutes. However, it may vary depending on the thickness of the meat.

Our verdict

In our opinion, Wiener Schnitzel is a must-try dish if you are visiting a Viennese restaurant. You’ll have a unique and mouth-watering experience before having this dish. However, if you want to try this at your home, we have provided you with the recipe. You can make it at your home itself. Thus, reading this article might prove to be a good deal for you. Don’t forget to try this dish with your friends and family.

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