Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
Breaded and fried veal cutlet served with potato salad
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Ingredients
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For the Wiener Schnitzel
For the Potato Salad
Method
Prepare the Potato Salad
Cook the Potatoes
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
Mix the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Prepare the Wiener Schnitzel
Prepare the Breading Stations
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
Bread the Veal
Season the veal cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry the Cutlets
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and butter over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Serve
Plate the Dish
Serve the Wiener Schnitzel hot alongside the potato salad.