Wiener Schnitzel; Wienerschnitzel
[ VEE-nuhr SHNIHT-suhl ]
German for "Viennese cutlet," this famous Viennese dish actually originated in France. It's a veal
SCALLOP that is dipped in flour, beaten egg and bread crumbs before being sautéed. Wiener schnitzel isusually garnished with lemon slices and sometimes hard-cooked egg, anchovies or capers.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.