Name: Zaatar spiced schnitzels with fattoush
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fattoush; 2 large pitta breads (160g); 250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 lebanese cucumbers (260g), cut into ribbons; 1 bunch red radishes, sliced thinly; 3 green onions (scallions), sliced thinly; 1 cup torn fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup (35g) panko (japanese breadcrumbs); 2 tablespoon za-atar; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 8 100g veal scallopine (schnitzel); 1/3 cup (50g) plain (all-purpose) flour; 2 eggs, beaten lightly; olive oil, for shallow frying

Zaatar spiced schnitzels with fattoush

Discover the flavours of Lebanon and the middle east with this deliciously authentic zaatar spiced schnitzels with fattoush - a tasty dish the whole family will love!

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

20M

Total

40M

Ingredients

Fattoush

2 large pitta breads (160g)

250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved

2 lebanese cucumbers (260g), cut into ribbons

1 bunch red radishes, sliced thinly

3 green onions (scallions), sliced thinly

1 cup torn fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

2 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup (35g) panko (japanese breadcrumbs)

2 tablespoon za-atar

2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

8 100g veal scallopine (schnitzel)

1/3 cup (50g) plain (all-purpose) flour

2 eggs, beaten lightly

olive oil, for shallow frying

Method

1.Make fattoush: Grill bread until crisp; break into small pieces. Combine tomato, cucumber, radish, onion and herbs in a large bowl. Just before serving, toss bread and combined oil, juice and garlic into salad. Season to taste.

2.Combine breadcrumbs, za’atar and thyme in a shallow bowl. Toss veal in flour, shake off excess. Dip in egg, then press on breadcrumb mixture to coat.

3.Heat oil in a large frying pan oven medium-high heat; cook veal for 2 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.

4.Serve schnitzels with fattoush.

Za’atar, a blend of roasted dry herbs, spices, sesame seeds and salt, is available from Middle-Eastern food shops and some delicatessens. To make your own, combine 1 tablespoon each sumac and sesame seeds with 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme and 1 teaspoon salt.
Note

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