Pork schnitzels with coleslaw
Recreate this classic German favourite at home for your family in no time at all. Crispy crumbed pork schnitzel is pan-fried and served with a fresh, creamy homemade coleslaw and a drizzle of lemon juice. Perfect for a tasty weeknight dinner.
Dec 30, 2014 1:00pm- Serves 4
- 20 mins preparation
- 10 mins cooking
ingredients
Pork schnitzels with coleslaw
- 1/3 cup plain flour
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 4 125g pork leg steaks
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 savoy cabbage, shredded
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 2 tablespoon currants
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- lemon wedges, to serve
method
Pork schnitzels with coleslaw
- 1
Place flour in a shallow bowl. Lightly whisk milk and egg in a separate bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and parsley in a third bowl. Dip pork in flour to coat, then in egg mixture and breadcrumb mixture.
- 2
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over moderately high heat. Cook schnitzels 2-3 minutes each side, or until golden brown and cooked.
- 3
Combine cabbage, carrot and currants in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise to salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve schnitzels with coleslaw and lemon wedges.
notes
Try 1 cup bought dried breadcrumbs instead of fresh breadcrumbs. You could also use Japanese breadcrumbs (panko).