World Flavors Cookbook

Wiener Schnitzel

Name: Wiener Schnitzel
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 4 veal cutlets (about 150g each); 2 eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups breadcrumbs; Salt and pepper; Clarified butter for frying; Lemon wedges for serving

A classic German-Austrian favorite — a thin, breaded, and pan-fried veal cutlet. Golden, crispy, and traditionally served with a slice of lemon and potato salad.

Cuisine: Germany

Ingredients

4 veal cutlets (about 150g each)
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
Clarified butter for frying
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Pound the cutlets thin using a meat mallet.
Season each cutlet with salt and pepper.
Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat clarified butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Fry the cutlets until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.