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Traditional Wiener Schnitzel with Classic Potato Pancakes

Crispy breaded veal cutlets served with golden potato pancakes and fresh peas

45 minutes4 servings
Traditional Wiener Schnitzel with Classic Potato Pancakes
Photo: Lauren Stephan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Prepare the veal cutlets by pounding them to 1/4 inch thickness
  2. In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper
  3. In another dish, beat eggs with milk
  4. In a third dish, combine breadcrumbs with parsley
  5. Dip each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
  7. Cook cutlets until golden brown on both sides
  8. Meanwhile, peel and shred potatoes
  9. In a bowl, mix potatoes with salt, pepper, and milk
  10. Form into small pancakes and cook in a dry skillet until crispy
  11. Steam peas until tender
  12. Serve schnitzel with potato pancakes and peas
  13. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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