**Veal Milanese: A Culinary Journey to Northern Italy**
Crispy, golden-brown, and bursting with flavor, veal Milanese is a quintessential dish of Northern Italian cuisine. Originating from the city of Milan, this classic dish features a tender veal cutlet coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and pan-fried to perfection. Served with a wedge of lemon, it's a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the beauty of fresh, high-quality ingredients. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to explore the art of making veal Milanese, with two delectable recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, you'll find all the guidance and inspiration you need to create this iconic dish in your own kitchen. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of veal Milanese, a true testament to Italian culinary artistry.
BAKED VEAL MILANESE
This meal is great for a quick dinner after work. Veal comes out of oven moist and delicious! I paired with baked yams and broccoli. All ingredients are commonly found in the house and can be put together last minute.
Provided by DaniCook914
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk egg, lemon juice, and milk in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl; mix Italian crumbs, pecorino Romano cheese, and adobo seasoning in a third bowl.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dredge each veal piece in flour, dip in egg mixture, and press into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides. Pan-fry the breaded veal cutlets in the hot oil until crumbs are lightly browned and coating is set, about 1 minute per side. Transfer veal to a baking dish.
- Bake cutlets in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer veal onto 4 serving plates and top each cutlet with 1/4 of the arugula; sprinkle raisins over the arugula. Drizzle a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon olive oil over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 121.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 468.2 mg, Sugar 8 g
VEAL MILANESE
On a cold night in the winter of 2000, the formidable food reporter Amanda Hesser went with friends to Caffe Rosso in Greenwich Village. "I was in the mood for veal and red wine," she wrote in The Times a year later. "When the main courses came, the waiter set down my veal Milanese: a pounded chop as large as a frying pan, crusted with bread crumbs and smothered with a glistening mess of arugula and tomatoes. I squeezed lemon over the veal and set about carving. It was just what I was after: the tender meat was pounded paper-thin with fat on the edges and a thin, pebbly coating of bread crumbs. The peppery salad and lemon offered steady relief. But it left me with a single thought: to come back in the summer when arugula and tomatoes are in season." Then she gave us a recipe for the dish, perfect for summer, when arugula and tomatoes are in season. Go to!
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese and parsley. Season generously with salt and pepper. Pour into a large, shallow bowl or tray. Spread flour in a second shallow bowl and bread crumbs in a third. Set aside near stove.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt, and toss until leaves are coated. Dressing should be assertive and lemony. Set aside.
- Working one at a time, press each veal chop into flour on each side, then pat it off so that there is just a fine dust on veal. Dip chop into egg, coating both sides, and letting as much drain off as possible. Lay chop in bread crumbs, tapping it gently to make sure it gets coated, but ever so thinly. Flip it over, and coat the other side. Layer chops between waxed paper or parchment as you go.
- Heat oven to 175 degrees, and place a baking sheet on middle rack. Place a sauté pan large enough to fit 2 chops over medium-high heat. Pour in enough corn oil to generously cover base of pan. When oil shimmers (it should be very hot so the veal seizes immediately), add a chop and sauté until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown other side. Transfer to baking sheet, and keep warm in oven. Repeat with other chops.
- To serve, place chops on each of four large plates. Place a large handful of salad on top of each, making sure each gets enough tomatoes and onion. Serve with a wedge of lemon, for squeezing over the meat.
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA "MILANESE STYLE"
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a sharp thin knife, cut a slit into the flesh side of the veal chop almost to the bone. With your hand placing pressure on the top of the chop, move the knife in a slicing motion to form a 3-inch pocket in the chop. Cover the chop with a piece of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet, gently pound the chop until it is about 1/3 inch thick. Remove the plastic wrap and discard. Stuff one piece of the fontina cheese into the pocket and close the meat around it. On one side of the chop, place 3 small sage leaves on the meat. Cover the sage leaves with 2 pieces of cheese and follow that with 2 pieces of prosciutto. Turn over the chop and repeat on the other side.
- Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes and season each of them with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Season the flour with the pepper. Dredge both sides of the prosciutto-wrapped veal chop in the flour and shake off the excess. Then place the chop into the egg, followed by the panko, packing the breadcrumbs on to the chop to help them stick.
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the breaded chop and cook until the breadcrumbs on the first side are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, carefully flip the chop and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown as well. Remove the chop to a baking tray and roast in the oven until cooked to 155 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the veal to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve topped with Parmesan shavings and fried sage along with grilled lemon on the side if desired.
VEAL MILANESE WITH ARUGULA SALAD AND ROASTED MAITAKE MUSHROOMS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the separated pieces of maitake mushrooms onto a baking sheet and toss with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set a chop upright on a cutting board with the meaty side facing up. Using a thin sharp knife, cut into the meat and cut through the center, toward the bone. Stop short of the bone, then open up the meat like a book. Do not remove the meat from the bone; the bone itself will be at the center of the butterflied chop. Place the meat between sheets of parchment or plastic with a dab of water and gently and evenly pound the meat out with a meat mallet, flipping the meat a couple of times, until it's 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: Line up 3 shallow bowls on the counter. Spread flour in one, beat the eggs in the second, and mix the fine bread crumbs, panko, Parm, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste in the third.
- When the mushrooms are done, lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (leave the mushrooms in the oven). Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set in the oven.
- In large cast-iron skillet, heat about 1/4 inch oil over medium-high heat.
- Coat the veal in flour and shake off the excess. Turn a chop in the egg, shaking off the excess, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Fry the chops, one at a time, until deep golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Keep the cutlets warm on the prepared baking sheet in the oven.
- Serve the veal with lemon for squeezing and a side of mushrooms. Place the Arugula Salad with Sage and White Balsamic Vinaigrette under or on top of each cutlet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the garlic, sage, shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, and honey. Still whisking, stream in the EVOO to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper. Put the greens and tomatoes in a large serving bowl, add the dressing, and toss to coat.
VEAL SCALLOPINI MILANESE
This lightened-up version of the Italian classic substitutes spaghetti squash for pasta but still packs all the flavor and texture of the traditional.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Spaghetti Squash Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash cut side down in baking dish; add 1/4 inch water. Cover with foil, and bake in oven until fork-tender, about 1 hour. Scoop out and discard seeds. Scrape strands from the flesh with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm.
- Preheat broiler. In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place veal in another bowl, and coat with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Dredge veal in breadcrumb mixture; turn to coat well. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Rub inside of large wooden salad bowl with garlic. Add lemon juice, salt, and remaining tablespoon oil. Add tomatoes, sprouts, and shoots to bowl; set aside.
- Place veal about 5 inches under broiler, and cook until golden and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes, rotating pan every minute. Turn over; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer veal to serving plates.
- Toss sprout mixture; season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve on top of veal, with spaghetti squash on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 g, Cholesterol 171 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 50 g, Sodium 344 g
Tips:
- To ensure the veal cutlets are evenly cooked, pound them to an even thickness. This also helps tenderize the meat.
- Use high-quality olive oil for frying the veal cutlets. This will give the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the veal cutlets. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the veal cutlets over medium-high heat. This will help them to brown quickly and evenly.
- To make sure the veal cutlets are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve the veal Milanese immediately with your favorite sides, such as lemon wedges, arugula salad, and mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Veal Milanese is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following the tips above, you can make the best veal Milanese that is crispy, juicy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive meal, give veal Milanese a try!
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