Shelly's Recipe

GYPSY SCHNITZEL (Zigeunerschnitzel)

Category: Pork

4 boneless pork steaks, wipe with a little lemon on each side
1 egg, add a little water approximately 1 tbsp and slightly beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs, unseasoned
2 tbsp oil or shortening
1 medium onion, slice thinly
1 red bell pepper, slice thinly
4-5 large mushrooms, sliced then halved if too large
1 1/2 cups water, plus
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tbsp cornstarch
Salt and pepper
Sweet paprika
Chili powder or Cajun seasoning

Sprinkle the pork the salt and pepper then dip into the egg mixture. Then from there it goes into the bread crumbs. Heat the oil and fry until both sides are brown. Remove the steaks and add the onion, and peppers to the drippings and saute a few minutes. Add the mushrooms, water, bouillon and you will bring this mixture to a boil.

In a small dish combine your cornstarch and about a tbsp 8 cold water and make a paste. Add this to the pan and stir to make a sauce. Stir constantly until your sauce is thickened. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder, or Cajun seasoning to taste. Add your steaks, simmer for about 5-10 min and serve with a nice rice mixture, potatoes, spaetzle or even gnocchi. Serves 4-6