Wiener schnitzel
noun
Wie·ner schnit·zel
ˈvē-nər-ˌshnit-səl 
ˈwē-nər-ˌsnit-
ˈwē-nər-ˌsnit-
: a thin breaded veal cutlet
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There are several German favorites on the menu, such as Wiener schnitzel and spätzle (egg noodles), alongside Balkan staples like cevapcici (sausages), shopska salad and cabbage rolls.
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Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
For those unfamiliar with German cuisine, Wiener schnitzel is crumbed veal and Blutwurst is blood sausage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
The Old World setting compels me to order that Wiener schnitzel, a lunch selection and another example of the lengths Prager goes to get things right.
—Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022
Dry Riesling is terrific with anything breaded and fried, including Wiener schnitzel and fried chicken.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023
While true Wiener schnitzel must be made with veal, plain schnitzel can be made with practically anything that can be pounded to a cutlet.
—New York Times, 8 Mar. 2021
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Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
For those unfamiliar with German cuisine, Wiener schnitzel is crumbed veal and Blutwurst is blood sausage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
The Old World setting compels me to order that Wiener schnitzel, a lunch selection and another example of the lengths Prager goes to get things right.
—Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022
Dry Riesling is terrific with anything breaded and fried, including Wiener schnitzel and fried chicken.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023
While true Wiener schnitzel must be made with veal, plain schnitzel can be made with practically anything that can be pounded to a cutlet.
—New York Times, 8 Mar. 2021
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