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Schnitzel

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A golden-brown Wiener Schnitzel, a popular breaded and fried meat dish.

Schnitzel

Schnitzel is a yummy food that many people love. It is a thin slice of meat that is made thinner and then covered in breadcrumbs. After that, it is fried until it is crispy and tasty.

People use different kinds of meat for schnitzel, such as veal, pork, chicken, mutton, beef, or turkey. The most famous kind is called Wiener schnitzel. This special dish comes from Vienna in Austria.

Wiener schnitzel is made from thin slices of veal. It is often served with a slice of lemon and either potato salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. In Austria and Germany, a real Wiener schnitzel must be made from veal. If you use other meats like pig, turkey, or chicken, it can be called Wiener schnitzel vom Schwein/Pute/Huhn or Schnitzel (nach) Wiener Art.

Schnitzel is popular all around the world. In Japan, there is a dish called tonkatsu that is made from pork. It is often served with ramen or udon. In Israel, schnitzel is usually made from chicken or turkey and is a favorite food.

Schnitzel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that people enjoy in many countries. Whether it is made from veal, pork, chicken, or other meats, schnitzel is always tasty and loved by many.

Images

A delicious pork schnitzel dish served at a famous restaurant in Vienna, Austria.
A delicious pork cutlet dish served with rice, vegetables, and a small bowl of soup — a popular meal in Japan!
A delicious German mushroom dish called Jägerschnitzel served with fettuccine pasta.
A delicious Oscar schnitzel dish with pork, sauce, shrimp, and asparagus served in a restaurant.
A delicious Hawaiian schnitzel with pineapple, sauce, and fries served at a restaurant in Finland.
A delicious Schweizer Schnitzel with ham, melted cheese, and French fries, served at a restaurant in Finland.
A delicious Jägerschnitzel dish served with mushrooms and sauce, a popular German meal.
A delicious Wiener Schnitzel with spaetzle as a side dish.
A delicious plate of chicken schnitzel, a type of breaded and fried chicken dish.
A tasty plate of Israeli schnitzel served with pasta.
A delicious plate of milanesa, a breaded meat dish popular in many countries.
A delicious plate of Wiener Schnitzel with a side of potato salad.
A delicious Wiener Schnitzel with potatoes, served in a restaurant in Austria.

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