Showing posts with label Columbian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Columbian. Show all posts

Monday, June 21, 2010

Colombian Breaded Pork Cutlets (Lomo de Cerdo Apanado)

Ingredients


(6 Servings)



2 pounds pork loin

Salt

Pepper

3 Garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped

3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¾ cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sazon Goya with azafran

4 eggs

1 cup bread crumbs

6 tablespoons vegetable oil



Directions



1. Cut the pork loin into 6 pieces and place them between sheets of parchment paper then pound them until each piece is about ¼” thick.



2. Place the cutlets in a large plastic bag and add the onions, scallions, garlic and cumin powder, turning the bag to be sure the meat is covered. Let pork marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.



3. Place flour and sazon Goya in a dish and mix.



4. In a second dish beat the eggs.



5. In a third dish place the bread crumbs.



6. Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.



7. One at the time coat the pork with the flour mixture, dip in the eggs and coat with bread crumbs. Be sure they are well coated.



8. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat, place 2 cutlets at a time and fry about 3 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.



9. Clean the skillet with paper towels between batches and continue cooking the pork in the same way you did with the first batch.

Breaded Catfish (Bagre Apanado o A la Milanesa)

Ingredients


(4 Servings)



4 catfish fillets skins and bones removed, rinsed and patted dry

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powdered

Salt and pepper

2 eggs

1 cup all purpose flour

½ cup bread crumbs



Directions



1. Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder and cumin in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third dish add the bread crumbs.



2. Season the catfish with salt and pepper. Coat the fish fillets with the flour, dip in the eggs and dredge in the crumbs.



3. Drop carefully in the hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt and pepper.