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Karađorđeva Šnicla (Stuffed Breaded Cutlet)

Serbian Karađorđeva Šnicla (Stuffed Breaded Cutlet)

Karađorđeva Šnicla is a traditional Serbian dish of veal cutlets rolled with kajmak cream coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crisp served with tartar sauce and lemon for a rich and indulgent meal
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Serbian
Servings 4
Calories 690 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the schnitzel

  • 4 veal steaks about 150g each, pounded thin
  • 150 g kajmak or clotted cream substitute
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For breading

  • 100 g plain flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 150 g breadcrumbs preferably homemade

For frying

  • Sunflower oil or lard enough for shallow frying

For serving

  • Lemon wedges
  • Tartar sauce
  • Parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • To begin, lay the veal steaks between two sheets of cling film and pound them with a meat mallet until about 5mm thick. This ensures tenderness and even cooking. Proceed to seasoning.
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the flattened steaks. This step enhances flavour before rolling. Continue with filling.
  • Place a generous spoonful of kajmak in the centre of each steak. Spread lightly but keep edges clean to avoid leakage during frying. Transition to rolling.
  • Carefully roll the steaks into tight cylinders, tucking in the sides as you go. Secure with toothpicks if needed. Move to breading.
  • Lightly dust each roll in flour, shaking off excess. This helps the egg coating adhere. Proceed to dipping.
  • Dip each floured roll into the beaten egg, ensuring full coverage. Transition to breadcrumb stage.
  • Roll the cutlets in breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Press gently so the crumbs adhere firmly. Set aside for a few minutes to let coating settle. Continue to frying.
  • Heat sunflower oil or lard in a wide pan over medium to high heat. Fry the schnitzels for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Move to draining.
  • Transfer the schnitzels to a rack or kitchen paper to drain excess oil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Continue with plating.
  • Serve Karađorđeva Šnicla warm with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and parsley. Traditionally paired with chips or a light salad. Presentation tip: slice diagonally to reveal the creamy filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 47gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 995mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 116mgIron: 5mg
Keyword breaded fried cutlet, stuffed cutlet
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