Zürcher Geschnetzeltes facts for kids

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, often served with rösti
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a famous dish from Zürich, a city in Switzerland. Its name means "sliced meat Zürich style" in German. It's a creamy and delicious meal, very popular in Swiss cooking.
The first time this recipe was written down was in a cookbook from 1947. The original recipe used thin strips of veal, white wine, cream, and a special rich sauce base. Today, many recipes also include mushrooms.
How It's Made
Making Zürcher Geschnetzeltes involves a few simple steps:
- First, thin strips of veal are quickly cooked in a hot pan with a little butter and some chopped onion.
- The cooked meat is then taken out and kept warm.
- Next, white wine is poured into the hot pan to loosen any tasty bits stuck to the bottom.
- Cream and a rich sauce base are added to the pan and cooked until the sauce thickens.
- The veal and sliced mushrooms are then put back into the sauce.
- Finally, the dish is seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice. Sometimes, a sprinkle of paprika is added on top for color.
What to Serve With It
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is traditionally served with rösti. Rösti is a popular Swiss dish made from shredded potatoes that are fried until crispy, like a big potato pancake.
Other tasty sides you can have with Zürcher Geschnetzeltes include:
- Spätzle (small, soft egg noodles)
- Pasta
- Rice
- Mashed potatoes
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