The recipe I am sharing today is Veal Francese. This recipe is an excellent choice for dinner. It is an easy-to-make recipe and gets ready in no time.
Veal is generally healthier than beef, as it contains less fat and cholesterol. You can add herbs of your choice, such as rosemary, garlic, thyme, or cloves, while cooking. This will add spiciness to the veal and enhance its flavor.
Veal Francese is made by coating the veal cutlets in flour, then in the egg mixture. Cook them in a skillet. Then cook them further in a sauce made with butter and lemon. Pour chicken broth, capers, and wine into the wiped-out skillet and bring them to a boil to thicken. Spoon this sauce over the veal and serve it hot.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- If the cutlets are thick, make them of even size; all you need to do is gently pound them. This way they cook quickly and evenly without becoming tough.
- Make sure the oil is well heated before you add the veal. Well-heated oil cooks the veal properly.
- Keep checking on the cutlets as they cook quickly. Remove them as soon as they are cooked so they do not get burned.
- Be very careful when browning the lemon slices so they do not overbrown and turn bitter.
- Avoid overcooking the veal, as it can turn tough and chewy.
Recipe Variation for Different Diets
- Keto Version: Instead of milk, add heavy cream, and use almond flour instead of regular flour. Also add dry low-carb white wine instead of regular white wine.
- Gluten-Free Version: Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour. Also, check whether the seasonings are gluten-free.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Allow the veal and sauce to cool down completely. Then transfer it to the airtight container and store it for 3-4 days.
Reheating
- Stovetop: Take a skillet and add the veal and sauce to it. Then heat it over medium-high heat. Cover it and warm it gently until well heated.
- Oven: First, preheat the oven to 325°F. Now, place the cutlet in an oven baking dish and add sauce over it. Then cover it with foil to prevent it from drying and heat for 10-15 minutes.
What To Serve With This Recipe
The Veal Francese can be enjoyed with butter orzo or loaded potatoes. Roasted green beans or steamed asparagus also make a perfect side dish for veal. Well, pick your favorite side and enjoy it.
Printable Version
Veal Francese Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Take a bowl to whisk eggs with milk. Add flour to a plate or a dish.
- Heat oil over a medium-high flame in a skillet.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the veal. Coat it with flour and then dunk it in the beaten eggs.
- Cook them on the skillet until they turn brown on every side. Transfer them to the paper towel to drain the excess oil.
- Clean the skillet and add butter and lemon slices to it. Cook them until they get golden brown.
- Now, add wine and capers to the skillet. Add the cooked veal to it. Bring the liquid for 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and lemon juice and cook them on a reduced flame. Cook till the sauce thickens.
- To serve, place the veal on an individual plate. Spoon a sauce over it.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
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Let us know how it was!FAQs About Veal Francese
Why did my sauce separate?
The sauce usually separates when it is aggressively boiled after adding butter. Cook the sauce over gentle heat, adding butter at the end to preserve its texture.
How do I prevent flour coating from falling off?
To prevent the flour from falling off, dry the veal properly, then coat it with flour and shake off the excess. Then add it directly to the hot skillet instead of keeping it in flour for longer.
How do I know if veal is cooked?
The easiest way is to check by inserting an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part. If the temperature reads 145°F, that means it has been properly cooked.
Why does my veal become tough?
If the veal becomes tough, it is usually due to overcooking. Make sure you take it out once it has been cooked.
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Conclusion
The Veal Francese is a simple 20-minute preparation that involves drenching cutlets in a flour-and-egg mixture, then adding them to a hot pan. This simple and exotic recipe needs a spot on your menu for sure, so get up and try this recipe today only.
