The Original Wiener Schnitzel (Viennese Breaded Veal Cutlet)

Ingredients

• 600 g Veal fricandeau or round (top round), trimmed
• 2 pc(s). Eggs
• Salt
• Flour, fine (plain)
• Breadcrumbs
• Oil or clarified butter, for frying

Equipment

• Fork
• Meat mallet
• Pan

Instructions

Preparation

1. 1.
   Beat the eggs with a fork (do not blend).
2. 2.
   Gently pound the schnitzels thin.
3. 3.
   Season the schnitzels evenly with salt on both sides.

Breading

1. 4.
   Place the schnitzels in the flour and turn to coat on both sides.
2. 5.
   Then pull them through the beaten eggs.
3. 6.
   Next, turn them in the breadcrumbs so the crumbs stick on both sides.
4. 7.
   Gently press the crumbs on.

Frying

1. 8.
   Place the schnitzels in hot oil and fry.
2. 9.
   Turn and finish frying (3-5 min.), then drain on paper.
3. 10.
   Serve with lemon. Enjoy your meal!