Cotoletta alla Milanese
A thin veal cutlet in a crisp crumb, fried in butter until golden and served with lemon.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.79 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the veal between sheets of baking paper and flatten to 5 mm with a rolling pin.
- 2
Set out three plates: the flour, the beaten egg and the crumbs. Season the veal.
- 3
Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then crumbs, pressing well.
- 4
Melt half the butter with 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat.
- 5
Fry 2 cutlets for 3 minutes each side until deep golden and crisp. Keep warm and repeat with the rest.
6 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve with lemon wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.