NOTES on Milanesa:Schnitzel Argentina –  Milanesa Austria – Wiener Schnitzel Southern United States – Chicken Fried Steak Chile – Milanesa Kaiser or Escalope Milanesa – Milanesa a la Napolitana (when covered in ham, tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese) Milanesa a Caballo … Read More

Introduced to South America by Italian immigrants, Milanesa is a large slice of beef (or chicken, veal, or even cod) pounded thin, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried (or sometimes baked) until golden. It is similar to other dishes from around … Read More

A Little Background Milanesa was brought to South America by immigrants from the Italian diaspora from 1860s-1920s – Yes, the dish is as old as time. As a matter of fact, the original Italian recipe bears a resemblance to the … Read More