Milanese Veal Cutlet

The Milanese veal cutlet is a classic and essential dish in Italian cuisine, both elegant and crispy. To make the Cotoletta alla Milanese, you simply coat tender veal meat in a light, golden breadcrumb crust, then serve it with a fresh salad. This dish is as refined as those served in Milanese trattorias: simple, unpretentious, yet utterly irresistible.


Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 2 veal cutlets or escalopes (between 120g and 150g each)

  • 1 beaten egg

  • 30g flour

  • 20g Parmesan cheese

  • About 50g breadcrumbs (or more if needed)

  • 20g butter

  • Olive oil

  • Salt, pepper

  • 1 lemon

  • Mixed green salad: lettuce, mesclun, arugula, baby spinach, lamb’s lettuce…

  • Tomato (if in season), cucumber…

Préparation :

  • First, prepare the salad by rinsing and drying the tomatoes, then cutting them into small pieces. Mix everything together and drizzle with a little olive oil and a pinch of fleur de sel.

  • Place the veal cutlets between two sheets of parchment paper and gently pound them with a rolling pin, meat mallet, or any suitable object until flattened. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then set aside.

  • For the breading, spread the flour on a plate. On another plate, mix the grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs with a little salt. Beat the egg in a bowl and lightly season with salt.

  • Coat each veal cutlet first in the flour (shake off excess), then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help the coating adhere properly.

  • Heat butter with a small drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat (the oil prevents the butter from burning). When the butter starts to foam, cook the cutlets about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat if needed to avoid burning the breading by lowering the temperature slightly.

  • Plate the cutlets with the salad on the side. Season the cutlets with freshly ground pepper, drizzle with lemon juice, and enjoy!

 

Delicious !