Mexican Schnitzel Tacos
A Mexican twist on the classic German dish, served in tacos with a side of warm gratin.
Ingredients
- ●4 pork cutlets
- ●1 cup flour
- ●2 eggs
- ●1 cup milk
- ●1 tsp cumin
- ●1 tsp paprika
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●for frying lard or vegetable oil
- ●8-10 tortillas
- ●for serving gratin
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cumin, and paprika.
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2. In a separate dish, beat eggs and mix with milk.
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3. Season pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
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4. Dip each cutlet in the flour mixture, coating both sides, then in the egg mixture, and finally back in the flour mixture to coat.
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5. Heat lard or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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6. Fry the coated cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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7. Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
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8. Assemble tacos by placing a fried cutlet in each tortilla and topping with your desired toppings.
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9. Serve with a side of warm gratin.