schnitzel

Thân thiện

A chef prepares a golden schnitzel in the kitchen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A thin slice of meat, typically veal, that is breaded and deep-fried: A schnitzel is a culinary preparation where meat is pounded thin, coated in breadcrumbs, and then fried until crispy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For dinner, we had a delicious veal schnitzel with potato salad.
  • The restaurant is famous for its crispy Wiener schnitzel.
  • She ordered a chicken schnitzel as it was more affordable than veal.

Advanced Usage

• "Wiener schnitzel": A specific, traditional Austrian preparation of veal schnitzel. The term is often protected by culinary tradition, implying it must be made with veal.
  • A true Wiener schnitzel is made from veal and is a protected dish in Austria.

Variants and Related Words

• Wiener schnitzel (n): The classic Viennese-style veal schnitzel.
• Schnitzel à la Holstein (n): A schnitzel topped with a fried egg, anchovies, and capers.
• Chicken schnitzel (n): A schnitzel made using chicken breast instead of veal.
• Pork schnitzel (n): A common variation made with pork cutlets.

Synonyms

• Breaded cutlet: A general term for a thin, breaded, and fried piece of meat.
• Escalope: A thin slice of meat, often lightly breaded and sautéed, similar in concept but not always deep-fried.

Related Phrases

• "Schnitzel with noodles": A common serving suggestion, famously referenced in the song "My Favorite Things" from .
  • The children's favorite meal was schnitzel with noodles.

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning of "schnitzel" centers on the breaded and fried preparation method. While traditionally made with veal, the word is now commonly used with other meats (e.g., chicken, pork). However, purists often reserve the unmodified term "schnitzel" for veal, using compound names for other types.

Học thuật

Noun

1. deep-fried breaded veal cutlets

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wiener schnitzel