A Schnitzel, all crumbly and golden-brown is definitely one of "My Favorite Things", but it is a time consuming recipe so it is not often that I make them. I also try and steer away from deep-frying too often so yesterday I decided, while the oil is hot, to also make hubby and the children's other favorite.....Crumbed Mushrooms!!
Wiener Schnitzel is typically an Austrian dish and is a popular part of Viennese and Austrian cuisine.
"Schnitzel" means " thin slice or cutlet" and "wiener" refers to veal. In Austria the term "Wiener Schnitzel" is protected by law and it has to be authentically made from veal. Other meats, like beef or pork can be used, but when using pork, it is no longer a Wiener Schnitzel, but a Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein.
To cut a long story short, it is a thin slice of meat, breaded and fried, that's it!!! I changed my crumbs somewhat and the result was even more crunchy and delicious, so here goes! !
Schnitzel
Ingredients ( for about 9 palm-sized pieces of schnitzel and 1 punnet of mushrooms)6 slices of white bread
2 handfuls of salted cashew nuts
125ml grated Parmesan cheese
125 ml chopped herbs - I used mint and parsley
salt and pepper
4 eggs - beaten
seasoned flour - just salt is fine
Step 1 - dust meat with flour
Step 2- dip in egg
Step 3 - dip in bread crumbs
Step 4 - place on a open tray in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Step 5 - fry
For the mushrooms, I did exactly the same!
Serve with slices of lemon, an onion and tomato salad and a homemade tartare sauce.
22 comments:
Your schnitzels are gorgeous and I love the nuts and Parmesan you've included in the breading. I find leaving breaded things in the refrigerator for an hour or so, like you did, really helps make the crust better.
My husband just walked in and saw them on the screen. "Why don't you ever make those? They look great," he said. So you've gotten compliments from both of us.
Sam
Both the schnitzels and mushrooms look fantastic - crispy. light and not oily at all :)
You're bringing me right back to my time in Vienna - and the best schnitzel I've ever had in this tiny little restaurant in a residential district. I haven't had it so good since!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Schnitzel , whether it be veal, pork, chicken, whatever. However, the addition of cashews and parm takes this up so many levels, it's a must try for me. Also, BEAUTIFUL photo of it!
Delicious treats, pretty humble, and this one of yours is perfect for entertaining.
I love fried food. I make approximately the same but I dip them in whole milk, not egg beacuse of the vegetarian crowd I have at home. Check my version at http://www.phamfatale.com/id_364/title_Spinach-and-Artichoke-Croquette/
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Mt Carolina kitchen - thanks Sam, I appreciate that!! I have to be honest and say that this is not something that I would do every week, but a little indulgence once in a while is not too bad!!!
jeanne - jeez, I haven't seen you in such a long time.Settled in nicely now??You're right, these schnitzels were not oily a all!!!
that girl - eating schnitzel there must have made quite lasting impression!
lisa - thank you, yes, I must say the nuts added a lot of extra crunch!!
elra - I think in smaller strips, it is ideal for a cocktail party!!
jackie - Thanks for the visit and the tip, I've never thought of using milk only!!
kasha - what a pleasant surprise.....are you also originally from SA!! I checked out your other blog too, fantastic!!!
moni - thank you, I'll pop over right away!!
It's always yummy in Nina's kitchen!
Wow, they look so crispy and tasty. Adding cashew nuts is a great idea!
...and wiener schnitzel have to be extremely thin and when place on a napkin one should not have any fatty residue! i love schnitzel - as a matter of fact had one of lunch today it was "vom schwein"! love the mushrooms!
PS. thank you for you kindest comment on my latest post Nina. Really appreciate your warm sentiment!
What a meal... The fried mushrooms look so tasty.
Yum, I love schnitzel, but not of the weiner variety, as I tend to stay away from veal. Yours looks perfectly crispy! YUM!
Mmm, I love schnitzel! This looks perfect.
I've never made Schnitzels. That looks delicious.
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Love the idea of adding cashew nuts!
OMG!! looks great and crunchy!! I love it!
Love, love, love your wiener schnitzel! The Italian version is called Vitello alla Milanese. Either way, it is a fantastic dish!
Your mushrooms look pretty awesome too! Now, I'm hungry again.....
Crispy fried mushrooms are so good! I like the breading with the nuts and cheese!
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