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🍽️ Crispy Mini Schnitzels with Fresh Cucumber Dip
147 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 shallot
- salt
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- white pepper
- thyme (for garnish)
- 300 g veal schnitzels
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 eggs
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- salt
- pepper (from the mill)
- oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water.
- 2. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
- 3. Scrape out the seeds from the cucumber halves using a spoon.
- 4. Cut the deseeded cucumber halves into small cubes.
- 5. Peel the shallot and chop it very finely.
- 6. Mix the cucumber cubes, the chopped shallot, and one teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
- 7. Let the vegetable mixture sit for one hour to draw out the water.
- 8. Drain the liquid from the vegetable mixture.
- 9. Rinse the vegetable mixture briefly under cold water to reduce saltiness, and dry it well.
- 10. Mix two tablespoons of white wine vinegar with two tablespoons of water, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan.
- 11. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil.
- 12. Add the drained vegetable cubes to the boiling vinegar mixture.
- 13. Stir everything well and let it boil briefly again.
- 14. Remove the pot from the heat and set it aside.
- 15. Season the dip to taste with salt, a little sugar, and white pepper as needed.
- 16. Rinse the meat under cold water.
- 17. Pat the meat completely dry with kitchen paper.
- 18. Cut the meat into eight to ten narrow strips.
- 19. Season the meat strips with salt and pepper.
- 20. Coat the meat strips in flour until lightly covered.
- 21. Dip the floured meat strips into the beaten egg.
- 22. Press the meat strips into the breadcrumbs to coat them completely.
- 23. Heat oil in a large frying pan.
- 24. Fry the schnitzels in batches in the hot oil.
- 25. Fry each side of the schnitzels for two to three minutes until golden brown.
- 26. Place the finished schnitzels on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
- 27. Arrange the schnitzels on plates.
- 28. Serve the cucumber dip alongside the schnitzels.
- 29. Serve the remaining dip separately in a small bowl.
- 30. Garnish the dish with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon wedges.
- 31. Serve the schnitzels immediately while hot.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 147
- Protein: 9 g · Fett/Fat: 6 g · Carbs: 14 g