Breaded Veal Milan-Style
- 1/2 lb. veal scaloppine
- flour for dredging
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. peanut, vegetable or olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
- 3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 to 4 lemon slices
- Unless the scaloppine are very small, cut them into pieces measuring about 3 x 3-inches or slightly larger.
- Place them between sheets of wax paper and pound lightly to flatten, using the bottom of a heavy skillet or a flat mallet.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg with the water, the 1/2 teaspoon of oil and nutmeg.
- Blend the bread crumbs with Parmesan.
- Dip the scaloppine on both sides first in flour, then in egg and finally in the bread crumb mixture.
- As the scaloppine are breaded, place them on a flat surface and tap lightly to help the bread crumbs adhere. Heat the butter and remaining oil in a heavy skillet and add the scaloppine.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve hot with sliced lemon.
- Yield:
- 2 servings.
veal scaloppine, flour, salt, egg, water, peanut, nutmeg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, butter, lemon slices
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1789 (may not work)