Corn schnitzel

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.

Corn schnitzel

Alternative names	Shnitzel Tiras, maize schnitzel
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
Media: Corn schnitzel

History

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

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

• Latkes