Traditional Viennese schnitzel with Kartoffelpuffer and Salatsauce

Prep/Total Time for schnitzel: 30 min.                   Prep/Total Time for Kartoffelpuffer: 30 min.

Ingredients:

• 6 veal schnitzel (small)
• 3 eggs
• Approx. 150 g plain flour
• Approx. 150 g breadcrumbs
• Salt, pepper
• Butter for pan
• Slices of lemon to garnish
• 6 small potatoes, peeled
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Canola oil

Instructions:

1. Lay out the schnitzel, remove any skin and beat until thin. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place flour and breadcrumbs into separate flat plates, beat the eggs together on a further plate using a fork.

2. Coat each schnitzel firstly on both sides in flour, then draw through the beaten eggs, ensuring that no part of the schnitzel remains dry. Lastly, coat in the breadcrumbs and carefully press down the crumbs using the reverse side of the fork (this causes the crumb coating to “fluff up” better during cooking). 

3. In a large pan (or 2 medium-sized pans), melt sufficient clarified butter for the schnitzel to be able to swim freely in the oil (or heat up the plant oil with 1 – 2 tbsp of clarified butter or butter). 

4. Only place the Schnitzel in the pan when the fat is so hot that it hisses and bubbles up if some breadcrumbs or a small piece of butter is introduced to it.

5. Depending on the thickness and the type of meat, fry for between 2 minutes and 4 minutes until golden brown. Turn using a spatula (do not pierce the coating!) and fry on the other side until similarly golden brown. 

6. Remove the crispy schnitzel and place on kitchen paper to dry off. Dab carefully to dry the schnitzel. Arrange on the plate and garnish with slices of lemon before serving. 

7. Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well. 

8. In a large skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupful’s; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.