Random Food Item of the Day: Veal Schnitzel Platter from the Schnitzel and Things Truck
Veal Schnitzel with austrian potato salad and lentil salad.
On this rainy afternoon in NY, I decided to journey out to DUMBO to visit the Schnitzel and Things Truck. Having sampled the trucks’ delightful cod and pork schnitzels with satisfying results I was eager to devour its latest and much anticipated special Veal Schnitzel or known under it’s traditional moniker as Wiener Schnitzel.
The special’s price was $10 for the platter placing a $1.00 premium above the price of the other available schnitzel platters. It is pricey for food off of a truck but the platter itself did not disappoint. I requested that the veal be paired with two of the truck’s tastier sides the lentil salad and the potato salad. I also opted for the special condiment they had on hand that went well with the lightly breaded veal.
In preparing the veal, the cooks pound the meat till its flat, then lightly bread the meat and fry it. You can tell from the overall texture of the meat that much prep work goes into getting the meat just right before frying.The veal schnitzel itself was easy to devour. The veal was quite tender and easy to eat. It did not have the tough chewy texture that you often find with prepared veal. There was no oily texture considering the fried nature of the food. The meat itself was flavorful and combined well the Kalamata olive condiment which tasted like a tapenade. The kalamata olive sauce added a subtle tang to the meat that was not overpowering or underwhelming but a perfect addition to the natural flavors of the veal.
The two condiments I chose are two of my favorites. The potato salad has a light vinegar flavor that combines well with the potato. It is not too vinegary but just right. The lentil salad also has some acidity in it but again not too overpowering.
All in all after waiting for the veal special since the opening of the truck several months ago I have to say it was worth the wait. Yes you will have to spend $10 for the platter but the meal is quite filling and you will not be disappointed with this well executed food.
