Milk-Veal Cutlets with Truffles, Bologna Style
Origin: Bologna, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- milk-veal
- lemon
- grated parmesan
- egg
- fine breadcrumbs
- butter
- truffles
- parmesan or gruyere
- broth or meat gravy
Instructions
- Cut, beat, and shape thin veal cutlets (heart-shaped); marinate 1-2 hours in lemon, salt, pepper, and a little parmesan.
- Dip in beaten egg, rest again, then bread with fine crumbs.
- Fry in butter; when colored on one side, turn and top with thin truffle and parmesan or gruyère slices.
- Finish between two fires with broth or gravy; serve with the juices and a squeeze of lemon. Also suits lamb cutlets.