John Myers
Schnitzel is traditionally fried in a lot of clarified butter, and here the lemon, when you drizzle the juice over the schnitzel, brings a fresh taste kick. On the other hand, fatty foods are naturally more difficult to digest. Lemon juice can help break down fat into its component parts, making it easier to digest.
However, there is also a historical reason for offering lemon with the schnitzel: in the past, when there were no refrigerators, the meat naturally did not stay fresh for very long – thanks to the lemon, the unpleasant aftertaste could be masked.
Why does lemon come on schnitzel?
Better iron absorption. “Combining the schnitzel with the lemon makes sense because it improves the absorption of iron,” explains Walter. Thus, it is not the breading that the lemon affects, but the flesh underneath.
What to do to prevent schnitzel from becoming tough?
A flat meat tenderizer or skillet are good options for getting the thickness you want. On the other hand, a corrugated or angular object is not recommended. This destroys the meat fibers when tapped, which in turn leads to tough and dry cutlets.
How do I get a schnitzel tender?
Don’t mix the egg whites and yolks together too much. Don’t press the breadcrumbs against the meat after breading, just roll it in the shredded bread. Use enough clarified butter for frying that the schnitzel floats in it when frying.
What makes a schnitzel a schnitzel?
By definition, a schnitzel is a thin, fried slice of meat. The meat should therefore be cut across the grain. Most schnitzel are breaded with breadcrumbs, rarely unbreaded, served as plain schnitzel. If the animal species is not specified, it is pork.
Why is my schnitzel always so hard?
If the fat is too cold, the schnitzel will dry out. If it is too hot, the meat will become tough and the breading will quickly become too dark. You should also be careful with breading with cornflakes or nuts because these ingredients burn particularly easily and then taste bitter.
When do I know that the schnitzel is done?
After about 1 minute turn the meat. When the cutlets are golden brown on both sides, the meat is done.
