Veal chops with capers

24 min
hard
13 ingredients

Veal chops with capers

History and Origin of Veal Chops with Capers

Veal chops with capers are a traditional dish with roots in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Italian and Spanish gastronomy. This dish is characterized by the combination of tender meat with the acidic and salty touch provided by the capers, creating a delicious balance that is highly appreciated in various cultures.

In Latin America, this preparation can be found under different names and variants. In countries like Mexico or Argentina, it is common for veal chops to be served with similar sauces, while in Chile or Peru, local ingredients or variations in the type of side dish may be added. Despite these differences, the use of capers as a seasoning remains a key element that defines the recipe.

The combination has also become popular in other Latin American countries, where it is valued for its simplicity and unique flavor. Although it is not always called the same, the technique of frying the meat and preparing a sauce with capers is a widely used culinary resource.

How to Prepare Veal Chops with Capers

To begin, sprinkle the cutlets with lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and flour.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the cutlets for 3 minutes on the first side.

Flip the cutlets and add the drained capers to the skillet.

Fry again for 3 minutes.

Remove the cutlets and place them on a preheated platter.

Pour the dry white wine into the skillet, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.

Add the bay leaf and let the liquid simmer for 3 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf.

Incorporate the evaporated milk or cream and adjust the seasonings.

Pour the prepared sauce over the cutlets.

To serve, cut the beets into strips and place them on lettuce leaves as a garnish.

The ingredients needed for this recipe are: veal cutlets, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, flour, vegetable oil, capers, dry white wine, bay leaf, evaporated milk, pickled beets, and lettuce leaves.

Veal chops with capers

Ingredients (13)

  • Veal Scallops
  • Lemon Juice
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Flour
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Capers
  • Dry White Wine
  • Bay Leaf
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Pickled Beet
  • Lettuce Leaves

Instructions (11 steps)

  1. 1 Sprinkle the milanesas with lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and flour
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and fry the milanesas for 3 minutes on the first side
  3. 3 Flip the milanesas and add the drained capers to the pan
  4. 4 Fry again for 3 minutes
  5. 5 Remove the milanesas and place them on a preheated platter
  6. 6 Pour the wine into the pan, scraping any brown bits from the bottom
  7. 7 Add the bay leaf and let the liquid simmer for 3 minutes
  8. 8 Remove the bay leaf
  9. 9 Incorporate the evaporated milk or cream and adjust the seasonings
  10. 10 Pour over the milanesas
  11. 11 Cut the beets into strips and place them on lettuce leaves as a garnish

Nutritional Information

Calories: 322 kcal
Protein: 69%
Carbohydrates: 1%
Fat: 24%
Sugar: 2%
Sodium: 36%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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