Schnitzel - Popular Street Food Of Israel

1
schnitzel popular street food of Israel
2
Schnitzel

• Schnitzel was first brought to Israel by European
  immigrants in the late 19th century and since
  then it has become one of the popular street food
  of Israel.
• Schnitzel is so in demand these days that most of
  the restaurants have it on their menu, right next
  to falafel, shawarma and shakshuka.

3
schnitzel

• Tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside,
  this recipe is a winner all around.
• Although the Schnitzel is a dish that can be
  found on pretty much every restaurant menu, there
  are universes between a standard Israeli
  Schnitzel and one thats prepared and cooked by
  an expert.

4
What is an Israeli SCHNITZEL?

• Israeli schnitzel is the ultimate comfort kosher
  food which is fast and convenient.
• Its nothing but a flattened piece of tenderized
  meat coated in flour, dipped in beaten eggs,
  covered in breadcrumbs, and finally pan-fried in
  oil.
• It was originally called Wiener Schnitzel, which
  is made from escalopes of veal coated with flour,
  eggs and breadcrumbs.
• The recipe evolved and people eventually started
  making chicken, fish and turkey schnitzel.
• These fried slices of meat have taken on
  different variety of forms in the current foodie
  world.

5
Schnitzel Popular Dish all around the world

• Schnitzel is known in different names in
  different countries, but they all use almost
  similar recipe boneless, skinless meat is
  tenderized by pounding it into a thin cutlet,
  which is then breaded and deep fried or grilled.
• Most kosher restaurants shallow-fry their
  schnitzel, while some others boldly chucks them
  in the deep-fryer or grill instead.
• Cooked slowly in a wide enough skillet, the
  breadcrumbs crust will be golden and crispy by
  the time the chicken is cooked through. It makes
  them super crisp.

6
Schnitzel Recipe

• The key is well-seasoned bread crumbs, perked up
  with a handful of zaatar, the ubiquitous Israeli
  spice blend, protecting the flavorful meat.
• You can also schnitzels tucked into a pita with
  that some salad, plus pickles, to eat out of
  hand. Chicken and tahini have a beautiful
  combination for each other.
• Adding tahini increases the richness of meat
  without overpowering its delicate flavor. The
  final result is a juicy slice of meat covered in
  a light, gratifyingly crunchy crust, making it
  completely reminiscent of Israeli street food.

7
Schnitzel in Kosher restaurant

• Chicken Schnitzel is one of the best ways to cook
  chicken breasts.
• Its more like chicken nuggets but way bigger
  and flatter.
• Many kosher restaurants toss sesame seeds and
  paprika into the chickens breading and stack the
  cutlets in pita sandwiches piled high with
  Israeli cucumber tomato salad, hummus, hot
  sauce, tahini, and a generous heap of French
  fries.

8
Taste Ultimate Israeli Schnitzel

• These days, schnitzels are made using nearly any
  protein and are present in both fine dining and
  in cheap lunch spots that the common word for
  boneless chicken breast has become simply,
  schnitzel.
• It forms a perfect pair for French fries and of
  course, kids love it.
• Try the ultimate Israeli Schnitzel from Habayit
  Jewish kosher restaurant in Santa Monica with a
  wedge of lemon veggies, and you have yourself
  one incredibly delectable meal.

9
(No Transcript)