Milanesa con papas fritas is a delicious and popular dish in many Latin American countries, particularly Argentina. Here's how you can cook it:
Ingredients
For Milanesa:
- 4 thin beef milanesa steaks
- 2 cups of breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Papas Fritas:
- 4 large potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparing Milanesa:
- Season the beef Milanesa steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In one shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another, place the breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Make sure there's enough oil to partially submerge the Milanesa steaks.
- Dip each Milanesa steak into the beaten eggs, ensuring thorough coating.
- Transfer the coated steak to the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the steak to ensure a good covering.
- Carefully place the breaded Milanesa steaks into the hot oil. Fry on each side for approximately 3-4 minutes until they achieve a golden brown, crispy texture.
- After frying, place the Milanesa on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Preparing Papas Fritas:
- While the Milanesa is frying, peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips for french fries.
- Heat vegetable oil for frying the potatoes in a separate deep pan or fryer. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- Fry the potato strips in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for about 4-5 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fries from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving:
- Arrange the cooked Milanesa steaks on a serving platter and place the crispy Papas Fritas alongside.
- Optionally, you can garnish the Milanesa with lemon wedges or serve it with your preferred dipping sauce, like chimichurri or ketchup.