School Holidays Cooking Program - Workshop 4

Serving: 2

Preparation time: 30 minute

Execution time: 45 minute

Workshop 4: Frying Techniques (Tuesday) 

 

Chicken Schnitzel with Potato Wedges & Cabbage Slaw

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients  

Chicken Schnitzel

  • 2 chicken breasts (approx. 300–350g), butterflied and pounded thin
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

 

Crispy Fried Potato Wedges  

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2–3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 4tbsp corn flour

Method  

  1. Prepare the Potatoes

  • Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  • Cut each potato into wedges (approximately 1–2 cm thick at the widest point).
  • Optional: Soak wedges in cold water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch. Pat completely dry with a clean towel.Season the Wedges

      2. Season the Wedges 

  • In a small bowl, toss the dry potato wedges with corn flour, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Make sure all wedges are lightly coated for even flavor.

       3. Heat the Oil

  •   Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or pot, enough to cover ¾ of the wedges in one batch.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 170–180°C (you can test by dropping one small wedge in — it should sizzle immediately).

       4. Fry the Wedges (First Fry)

  •  Carefully add potato wedges in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry for 4–5 minutes until they are soft but not browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.

       5. Fry the Wedges (Second Fry / Crisping)

  • Increase the oil heat to 190°C.
  • Return the wedges to the hot oil in small batches. Fry for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on fresh paper towel to drain excess oil.

       6. Final Seasoning

  • While hot, sprinkle with a pinch more salt if desired.
  • Serve immediately with chicken schnitzel or your favourite dipping sauce.

Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 spring dill
  • ½ carrot, julienned or grated
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method  

Potato Wedges

  •  Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss wedges with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway.

         Cabbage Slaw

  •  Combine cabbage and carrot in a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.

          Chicken Schnitzel

  •  Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Fry in oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

          Serve

  •  Plate schnitzel with potato wedges and cabbage slaw immediately.
School Holidays Cooking Program - Workshop 4

Ingredients

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