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