Veal Schnitzel with Lemon Dressed Castelfranco

  • Feeds 1 - 2 people
  • Prep time 10m
  • Cook time 5m
Description

Veal schnitzel is a menu staple in the bistros of Vienna, where it’s often served with potato salad and sharply dressed leaves, like this beautiful Castelfranco. We use milk-fed veal escalopes for these schnitzels, which are so tender and soft inside their crisp coating.

  1. Separate the leaves of the Castelfranco, wash and dry them in a salad spinner or on a cloth. Place in a bowl.
  2. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey and some salt and pepper in a clean jar or bowl and shake or whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 inch of oil to 200C in a high sided skillet or saucepan.
  4. Spread one plate with the flour and season well with salt and pepper. Spread a second plate with egg and a third with the panko.
  5. Pat the veal dry, then coat first in the flour, then egg, then in the panko. Repeat with the second piece of veal.
  6. Fry until golden, turning once, then drain on a rack or kitchen paper. Repeat with the second piece of veal.
  7. Dress the Castelfranco with as much as the dressing as you like, and serve with the veal schnitzels.

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