Sandwich de Milanesa
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Thin beef cutlets — 4
- Breadcrumbs — 60 g (2 oz)
- Eggs, beaten — 2
- Flour — 60 g (2 oz)
- Oil for frying
- Bread rolls — 4
- Lettuce and sliced tomato, to serve
- Mayonnaise, to serve
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Method
- Season the beef cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Coat each cutlet lightly in flour, then dip in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Split the bread rolls and spread with mayonnaise.
- Fill each roll with a fried cutlet, lettuce and sliced tomato.
Introduction: A breaded, fried beef cutlet piled into a bread roll with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, a hearty and beloved Paraguayan street food sandwich.
Cultural Background: Milanesa, a breaded and fried cutlet with roots in the broader South American culinary tradition, is turned into a substantial sandwich across Paraguay, sold at street stalls and casual eateries as a filling, satisfying meal.
Tips: Pound the beef cutlets thin and even for quick, consistent cooking. Press the breadcrumb coating on firmly so it adheres well during frying.
Variations: Add a slice of cheese on the hot cutlet before assembling for a melty version. Use chicken cutlets in place of beef for a lighter sandwich.
Storage: Refrigerate cooked cutlets in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat the cutlets in a dry pan for a few minutes per side; assemble fresh sandwiches.
FAQs:
Q: What is milanesa?
A: A breaded and fried thin cutlet of meat, popular across much of South America, here transformed into a hearty sandwich.
Q: Can this be made with chicken?
A: Yes, chicken milanesa is a popular and equally delicious alternative.
- Thin beef cutlets — 4
- Breadcrumbs — 60 g (2 oz)
- Eggs, beaten — 2
- Flour — 60 g (2 oz)
- Oil for frying
- Bread rolls — 4
- Lettuce and sliced tomato, to serve
- Mayonnaise, to serve
- Salt and pepper — to taste
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