Hovezi Rizek

Hovezi Rizek

Hovezi rizek (HO-vyeh-zee RZHEE-zhek)

Beef Schnitzel

Prep Time 40 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 524 kcal

Thinly pounded beef cutlet, breaded and pan-fried to golden crunch, served with potato salad — the Czech celebration plate.

Nutrition & Info

520 kcal per serving
Protein 36.0g
Carbs 32.0g
Fat 28.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

meat mallet three shallow bowls large skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large plate

Garnishes: lemon wedge, parsley

Accompaniments: potato salad

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound beef between plastic wrap to 5mm thickness.

  2. 2

    Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, coat in breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry in generous oil at 170C for 3-4 min per side until golden and crisp.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Serve with lemon wedge and bramborovy salat.

💡

Did You Know?

A properly fried Czech rizek should have a wavy, slightly puffed breadcrumb coating that separates from the meat — this pocket of air is the sign of a master cook.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • meat mallet
  • three shallow bowls
  • large skillet

Garnishing

lemon wedge, parsley

Accompaniments

potato salad

The Story Behind Hovezi Rizek

The Czech schnitzel tradition arrived via Vienna during the Habsburg era. While Austrians claim the Wiener Schnitzel, Czechs adapted it with beef and paired it with their distinctive bramborovy salat, creating a dish that became the centerpiece of Czech celebrations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed celebrations and sunday lunch 📜 Origins: Habsburg influence

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!