Wiener schnitzel
Definition
Noun: A traditional Austrian dish consisting of a thin, breaded, and deep-fried veal cutlet.
Usage
The term "wiener schnitzel" specifically refers to the prepared food item. It is a proper noun and is typically used in culinary contexts. * For dinner, we had an authentic wiener schnitzel served with potato salad. * The restaurant's specialty is its crispy wiener schnitzel.
Advanced Usage
- The dish is culturally significant and is often considered a national dish of Austria. Authenticity is sometimes debated, particularly regarding the type of meat used (veal is traditional).
- It is commonly served with a lemon wedge, and the traditional side dishes include potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Variants and Related Words
- Schnitzel (noun): A more general term for a thin, breaded, and fried cutlet of meat, which can be made from pork, chicken, or turkey. A "wiener schnitzel" is a specific type of schnitzel made with veal.
- I ordered a pork schnitzel, not a wiener schnitzel.
Synonyms
- Breaded veal cutlet: A descriptive synonym.
- Viennese schnitzel: A direct translation sometimes used.
Related Phrases
- "As big as a wiener schnitzel": An informal, humorous Austrian idiom used to describe something very large or oversized.
- The portion of fries was as big as a wiener schnitzel!
Noun
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deep-fried breaded veal cutlets
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