Veal Milanese

Name: Veal Milanese
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups plain breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 lbs thinly sliced veal scallopini; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

10 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 lbs thinly sliced veal scallopini
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 175 degrees F.
2

In a shallow dish, beat eggs and season with salt and pepper.
3

Pour flour into another shallow dish.
4

Mix together the bread crumbs, basil and thyme in a third shallow dish.
5

Have ready one large plate.
6

Season the veal with salt and pepper.
7

Working with 1 piece of veal at a time, dip it first in the flour, shaking off excess.
8

Next, place the floured veal into the beaten eggs, coating completely.
9

Place the veal into the bread crumb mixture and gently press crumbs into the veal.
10

Set aside on large plate and continue with remaining veal slices.
11

In a large skillet with high sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
12

Have ready a baking sheet fitted with a rack.
13

Carefully place 2 pieces of breaded veal in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total.
14

Place cooked veal on rack, season with salt and place in oven to keep warm.
15

Continue with remaining veal.
16

Serve with lemon wedges.