Corn schnitzel
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| Alternative names | Shnitzel Tiras, maize schnitzel |
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| Type | Schnitzel |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Corn, eggs (not in vegan versions), breadcrumbs, flour, matzo meal during Pesach |
Corn schnitzel (Hebrew: שניצל תירס) is an Israeli fried corn dish and variant of Israeli schnitzel. During the 1990s, it was a common food in Israel for vegetarians and vegans, being pareve, and has since become a popular food on children's menus.
History
[edit]Corn schnitzel is an Israeli dish, described by Hadassah Magazine as a food commonly served in Israel to vegetarians and vegans during the late 1990s. Commercially produced, frozen corn schnitzel is sold in supermarkets. Corn schnitzel has since become a food popular among children, being commonly found on children's menus,[1] including at Café Café.[2] It has also been described as an Israeli comfort food.[3]
Overview
[edit]Corn schnitzel consists of frozen, canned, or other cooked corn that has been pureed in a food processor and mixed with egg, flour, breadcrumbs, and various spices and seasonings to form a stiff batter. The batter is then scooped and formed into disks or oval-shaped, then it is breaded with a mixture of breadcrumbs and sesame seeds and fried. It is often served with a sauce and a side of Israeli salad or mashed potatoes, especially as a meal for children.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Halfin, Jessica (18 May 2020). "Israeli Corn Schnitzel, a Guilty Pleasure Off the Kids' Menu". Hadassah Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ Zaltzman, Lior. "Where to Eat in Israel With Kids". Kveller. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ Sarna, Shannon (2 September 2022). "The Jewish Comfort Food Israeli Kids Are Obsessed With". Kveller. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
External links
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Media related to Corn schnitzel at Wikimedia Commons
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