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🍽️ Crispy Mini Schnitzels with Fresh Cucumber Dip

147 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water.
  2. 2. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
  3. 3. Scrape out the seeds from the cucumber halves using a spoon.
  4. 4. Cut the deseeded cucumber halves into small cubes.
  5. 5. Peel the shallot and chop it very finely.
  6. 6. Mix the cucumber cubes, the chopped shallot, and one teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  7. 7. Let the vegetable mixture sit for one hour to draw out the water.
  8. 8. Drain the liquid from the vegetable mixture.
  9. 9. Rinse the vegetable mixture briefly under cold water to reduce saltiness, and dry it well.
  10. 10. Mix two tablespoons of white wine vinegar with two tablespoons of water, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan.
  11. 11. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil.
  12. 12. Add the drained vegetable cubes to the boiling vinegar mixture.
  13. 13. Stir everything well and let it boil briefly again.
  14. 14. Remove the pot from the heat and set it aside.
  15. 15. Season the dip to taste with salt, a little sugar, and white pepper as needed.
  16. 16. Rinse the meat under cold water.
  17. 17. Pat the meat completely dry with kitchen paper.
  18. 18. Cut the meat into eight to ten narrow strips.
  19. 19. Season the meat strips with salt and pepper.
  20. 20. Coat the meat strips in flour until lightly covered.
  21. 21. Dip the floured meat strips into the beaten egg.
  22. 22. Press the meat strips into the breadcrumbs to coat them completely.
  23. 23. Heat oil in a large frying pan.
  24. 24. Fry the schnitzels in batches in the hot oil.
  25. 25. Fry each side of the schnitzels for two to three minutes until golden brown.
  26. 26. Place the finished schnitzels on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
  27. 27. Arrange the schnitzels on plates.
  28. 28. Serve the cucumber dip alongside the schnitzels.
  29. 29. Serve the remaining dip separately in a small bowl.
  30. 30. Garnish the dish with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon wedges.
  31. 31. Serve the schnitzels immediately while hot.

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