September 9th is National Wiener Schnitzel Day #wienerschnitzelday which is a German food and one of David’s favorite recipes of all times. Our favorite German restaurant has closed but I need to see if I can find a new one to take David to for dinner because he does so much for everyone around him.
I just need to make sure they make other foods besides just German food because I don’t like it and I’m not sure if David would like it or not but with David living in Germany for years as a child Charlie should try it at least once
Don’t you think so? Remember if your Homeschooling your children today you could have them study Germany and then create recipes featuring German foods. Find movies featuring Germany and read books about Germany. Then they could study famous people from Germany and in Aert Class draw pictures representing Germany.
National Wiener Schnitzel Day is served up every September 9th. Contrary to what most Americans know, Wiener Schnitzel isn’t just a chain restaurant. In fact, a Wiener Schnitzel is a Veal Cutlet coated in Bread and then pan-fried. Wiener Schnitzel is a renowned dish considered an Austrian delicacy in its beautiful capital, Vienna although I thought it was from Germany. What about you?
Wiener Schnitzel, the dish, is so iconic that there are copycat recipes all over the world. For example, in America, there’s the ever-popular Chicken-Fried Steak and in Japan, Tonkatsu, a breaded and deep-friend Pork Cutlet.
But you haven’t lived until you savor an authentic dish of Wiener Schnitzel and be prepared because there are lots of pretenders to the throne but for the real deal, head to Austria. If you do a culinary tour of Europe, put Wiener Schnitzel at the top of your bucket list!
National Wiener Schnitzel Day Activities
- You might be fortunate to live in an area where there’s an Austrian restaurant but we bet they have Wiener Schnitzel on the menu and a simple Google search will help you find your nearest location.
- Head to a specialty Butcher Shop or well-stocked grocery store for the loveliest piece of Veal Cutlet you can find. Pound the Veal until it’s nice and thin, then, dip the Cutlet in Flour, Egg, and Breadcrumbs. Just be careful not to press the Breadcrumbs against the Veal. Pan-fry until golden brown and serve with the garnish or side dish of your choice.
- Though this may sound counterintuitive, the popularity of Vegetarian dishes means that you’ll be able to find a Vegetarian Wiener Schnitzel somewhere. If not, you can always cook your own version using Soy, Seitan, or Tempeh.
Why People Love National Wiener Schnitzel Day
- Wiener Schnitzels are pan-fried and served with simple garnishes. What matters is that this fried combination of Veal Cutlets and Breadcrumbs never disappoints.
- If you eat a Wiener Schnitzel in Austria or at an Austrian-style restaurant, chances are you will receive the traditional Lemon and Parsley garnishes. Some places may also serve Weiner Schnitzels with a Salad, Mashed Potatoes, or even fried Vegetables including Mushrooms.
- Weiner Schnitzel Day, if you can should be pronounced in the traditional Austrian way as in “Veener Schnitzel” or the Americanized version with the w sound as in “Weenerschnitzel.” Decide if you want to write it with one word or two because it’s National Wiener Schnitzel Day today you are able to do what you like!
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds veal cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices lemon
Directions
- Place veal cutlets between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound cutlets with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Dip cutlets in flour to coat; shake off excess.
- Beat eggs, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a shallow bowl until combined. Place bread crumbs on a plate.
- Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat. Place coated cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
Thank you,
G
