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Wiener Schnitzel - king of Central European cuisine

Wiener Schnitzel is the flagship dish of Austrian cuisine and one of the most famous dishes in Central Europe. It is made from a thin slice of veal pounded to about 4 mm thickness, coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Frying is done in hot butter or a mixture of butter and lard, with the schnitzel repeatedly basted with fat to create a beautifully wavy crust. It is served on a warm plate with potato salad, a slice of lemon, and optionally lingonberries.

Wiener Schnitzel - king of Central European cuisine
  • Authentic Wiener Schnitzel is made exclusively from veal, never pork.
  • The meat is pounded to about 4 mm thickness and coated in a classic three-step breading.
  • The key to the wavy crust is frying in plenty of fat and repeatedly basting the schnitzel.
  • In Austria, serving Wiener Schnitzel with sauce is considered a culinary faux pas.
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