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Șnițel de porc — traditional dish from Bucharest, Romania
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥680kcal
💪46gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Șnițel de porc

How to order / say it
Say it Șnițel de porc — [Shnee-tzel de pork]
Order I'll have the pork schnitzel, please.
Locally Aș dori un șnițel de porc, vă rog.
Say locally

Breaded and fried pork cutlet.

Why try it?

Șnițel de porc is a staple of Bucharest dining, embodying the meat-heavy cuisine of urban Romania. Its crunchy exterior and juicy interior make it a favorite among locals.

How it tastes

This dish features a crispy, golden breaded coating surrounding a tender pork cutlet. It's often served with a side of potatoes, offering a satisfying contrast in texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Brought into Romania through Austrian influences in the 19th century, the dish became a quintessential part of Bucharest's culinary identity, loved by all ages.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g pork cutlet
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🌾 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 🫒 100 ml sunflower oil

Method

  1. 1 Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Dredge cutlets in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and fry cutlets until golden brown and cooked through.

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