Argentina: Just the Recipes
Argentina: Gaucho Grit Milanesa: The Cutlet of the Barricades Milanesa a Caballo (Breaded Beef Cutlets with Fried Eggs) – Serves 4 Ingredients 4 thin beef cutlets (top round, eye of round, or ball tip), about 1½–2 lb total, pounded to ¼ inch thick Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 3 Tbsp whole milk 3 cups (300 g) dry breadcrumbs (preferably pan rallado or panko) 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder Neutral oil (sunflower, canola, or grapeseed) for frying 8 large eggs (for serving a caballo) Lemon wedges Instructions Season cutlets generously with salt and pepper. Set up three shallow bowls: • Bowl 1: flour + pinch of salt • Bowl 2: eggs beaten with milk • Bowl 3: breadcrumbs mixed with oregano and garlic powder Dredge each cutlet: flour → egg → breadcrumbs (press firmly). Heat ½ inch oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat to 350 °F. Fry cutlets 2–3 min per side until deep golden. Drain on rack or paper towel...