This dish plays with the flavours of classic vitello tonnato to glam up your weeknight schnitty. Serve with a simple green salad.

Ingredients

80 gm (2 cups) panko crumbs

40 gm (½ cup) finely grated pecorino

75 gm (½ cup) plain flour, seasoned to taste

2 eggs, lightly beaten

4 veal schnitzels (180gm each)

Vegetable oil, for shallow-frying

1 cup each (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley, dill and tarragon

Tuna sauce

185 gm canned tuna in olive oil, drained

150 gm (½ cup) mayonnaise

2 tbsp baby capers in vinegar, drained and chopped

40 gm cornichons, finely chopped

¼ cup (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley

1-2 tbsp lemon juice, plus lemon wedges to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 120°C and line an oven tray with baking paper. Mix panko and pecorino in a bowl, then place flour and egg in separate bowls. Dust schnitzels evenly in flour, shake off excess, then dip into egg and press into crumbs, coating evenly.

2.Fill a large, deep frying pan with 2cm oil and heat over medium-high heat to 180°C. Fry schnitzels, in batches, until golden brown and cooked through (2-3 minutes). Drain on paper towels, place on prepared tray and keep warm in oven while you cook remaining schnitzels.

3.Meanwhile, combine herbs and shallot in a bowl.

4.For tuna sauce, place ingredients in a small food processor and process until combined but still textured.

5.Top schnitzel with herb and shallot mixture, drizzle with oil and season to taste with salt flakes. Serve with tuna sauce and lemon wedges.

Recipe by Jessica Brook Recipe Writer and Food Stylist

Jessica’s culinary journey has covered every corner of the food world as a professionally trained chef, recipe writer, food editor, food consultant and stylist. With over 16 years of experience, Jessica has worked across many of Australia's most prestigious food titles, including Gourmet Traveller, Martha Stewart, Donna Hay, and Vogue Entertaining & Travel. When it comes to food, Jessica's all in. With a genuine passion for flavour and a deep appreciation for its diverse cultural influences, Jessica excels in crafting engaging food stories and creating unique recipes. Her style? Tasteful simplicity that highlights the essence of ingredients and heartfelt cooking. You could say she's a bit of a food fanatic, bringing her own unique touch to every dish she creates, particularly in her contributions to Gourmet Traveller through which her dishes resonate with readers seeking new and inspiring culinary experiences.

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Styling by Jerrie-Joy Redman-Lloyd Stylist

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