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Milanesa recipe
Crispy, golden breaded meat that's simply irresistible!
Ingredients
- 600 g beef cutlets
- 2 eggs
- 200 g breadcrumbs
- 100 g flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 500 ml oil
- 1 lemon
How to make Milanesa
- Using a meat mallet, flatten 4 beef cutlets to a thickness of about 1 cm for tender results.
- On a plate, mix together 1 cup of flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper thoroughly.
- Coat each cutlet in the flour mixture, ensuring full coverage on both sides.
- Beat 2 eggs in a shallow bowl; dip each floured cutlet into the eggs, letting excess drip off.
- Next, evenly coat the cutlet with 1 cup of breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- In a skillet, heat about 1 cm of oil over medium heat until shimmering, ready for frying.
- Fry each cutlet for 4-5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once done, transfer the cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked cutlets right before serving for added flavor.
- Serve the milanesa hot alongside lemon wedges for garnish or extra zest.
What is Milanesa?
Milanesa is a traditional dish from Argentina, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef cutlets, breadcrumbs and flour. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Milanesa take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on beef cutlets. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 4 minutes.
Any tips for making Milanesa?
Ensure oil is hot enough for a crispy crust.
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