Meat
Cotoletta alla Milanese
Cotoletta
Asmara, Eritrea
Eritrean version of the Italian breaded veal cutlet; a legacy of colonial cuisine; served in Asmara's Italian-style restaurants; pounded thin, breaded, and fried golden; eaten with pasta or salad; a staple of trattoria menus.
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What it is
A closer look at Cotoletta alla Milanese.
Eritrean version of the Italian breaded veal cutlet; a legacy of colonial cuisine; served in Asmara's Italian-style restaurants; pounded thin, breaded, and fried golden; eaten with pasta or salad; a staple of trattoria menus.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
A thin, golden-crusted cutlet; crispy outside, tender inside; served with lemon wedges; found on menus in Asmara's historic Italian restaurants.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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