
The best way to improve on a classic schnitzel is by adding flavour straight into the crumb. Taste the proof right here, with fragrant sage and Parmesan cheese in the golden panko coating. With a crisp slaw that gets a subtle sweetness from apple and carrot, this dinner is sure to satisfy on every level.
1 bunch
sage
1 unit
apple
1 unit
carrot
¾ packet
panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
pork schnitzels
1 tub
Dijon mustard
1 bag
shredded red cabbage
1 tub
garlic aioli
(Contains: Eggs, Soy; )
1 unit
Kumara
olive oil
2.5 tbs
plain flour
(Contains: Gluten; )
1 tsp
salt
1 unit
egg
(Contains: Eggs; )
1 tsp
white wine vinegar
1 tsp
brown sugar

Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut the kumara (unpeeled) into 1cm wedges. Place the kumara wedges on the oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast on the top rack until tender, 25-30 minutes.

While the wedges are baking, pick and finely chop the sage leaves. Cut the apple into thin matchsticks. Grate the carrot (unpeeled). In a shallow bowl, combine the plain flour, the salt and a good pinch of pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients list), grated Parmesan cheese and chopped sage.

Pull apart the pork schnitzels (there will be about 2 per person) and dip into the seasoned flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Add enough olive oil to cover the base of a large frying pan and heat over a high heat. When the oil is hot, add the crumbed pork and cook until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. TIP: Add extra oil if needed to prevent sticking. TIP: If your pan is getting crowded, cook in batches for the best results!

In a large bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, brown sugar and olive oil (2 tsp for 2 people / 4 tsp for 4 people). Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Add the apple, carrot and shredded red cabbage to the dressing and toss to coat. TIP: Use less Dijon if you are not a fan!

Divide the sage and Parmesan crumbed pork and apple and carrot slaw between plates. Serve with the kumara wedges and garlic aioli.