Veal Milanese with Arugula, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad
- 1 cup flour
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup finely ground bread crumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 pinch fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 pinch fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 5-ounce pieces boneless veal loin, pounded very thin, about 1/4-inch thick
- 4 ounces ( 1/2 cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large bunch arugula, rinsed and dried
- 1 bunch frisee, rinsed and dried (if you cannot find frisee, double the amount of arugula)
- 1 ripe plum tomato, cut into small dice
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces ( 1/2 cup) extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- See note for how to pound veal (or chicken or steak or pork) into cutlets.
- For the veal:
- Place the flour in a shallow pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly beat the eggs and water in another shallow pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the bread crumbs, thyme, and rosemary in a third shallow pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the flour, egg wash, and bread crumb pans in a line in front of you, and have a clean platter or pan ready to hold the dredged veal.
- Working with one piece at a time, season the veal with salt and pepper.
- Dip the cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash, allowing the excess egg to drain back into the pan.
- Finally, dip the cutlet in the bread crumbs, pressing gently to coat evenly, and place on the clean platter or pan.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to six hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- If your pan is not large enough for both pieces of veal, use two pans and divide the olive oil between them.
- When the oil is hot, add the veal and cook about 3 minutes per side, shaking the pan back and forth every 30 seconds or so to create a crisp, golden brown crust.
- Transfer the veal to a plate lined with several layers of paper towels to soak up any excess oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- For the salad:
- Combine the arugula, frisee, tomato, and onion in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the salad with the olive oil, the juice of half the lemon, salt, and pepper.
- To Serve
- Place the veal in the center of two plates, top with the salad, drizzle with the remaining lemon juice, and serve.
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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/veal-milanese-with-arugula-tomato-and-red-onion-salad (may not work)