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Italian Breaded Veal Cutlets

Cultural Context

Originating from Milan, Cotoletta alla Milanese is a beloved Italian dish featuring tender veal cutlets breaded and fried to a crispy golden perfection. Traditionally enjoyed as a family meal, it's often served with a wedge of lemon and a side of salad or potatoes. This dish has inspired variations worldwide, including the Austrian Wiener Schnitzel, showcasing the universal appeal of crispy breaded meats.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb veal cutlets
1 cup flour
2 large eggs
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon
as needed paper towels

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more cost-effective for frying.

1

Pound veal cutlets to an even thickness.

2

Prepare flour in a shallow dish.

3

Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.

4

Combine seasoned breadcrumbs with a lot of cheese and garlic.

5

Dredge each veal cutlet in flour.

6

Dip the floured cutlet into the beaten eggs.

7

Coat the cutlet in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

8

Let the breaded cutlets sit for at least 10 minutes.

9

Heat olive oil in a cast iron frying pan over medium to medium-high heat.

10

Lower the cutlets into the frying pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes.

11

Drain cooked cutlets on paper towels.

12

Serve with a little lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

breadingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

meat malletshallow disheslarge skilletpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Cotoletta alla MilaneseVeal Milanese
Local Name: Cotoletta alla milanese

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