When Harry Met Sally – Veal Paprikash

It all started “When Harry Met Sally”, and it always begins like this. One look and it’s done. Sally (Meg Ryan) and Harry (Billy Crystal), are the main characters of a story that starts with a cross-country drive together and ends many years later. From the very beginning, as soon as they meet each other, you will find yourself crying and cheering for them. For some reason, there is no way for them to engage a relationship. Not at their very first meeting, not at their second or third.

What drives them apart? This very question: “Can men and women be friends without benefits?” They have diverging opinions on this concern, that, during their sporadic encounters, turn into loud arguments. Time goes by, but it’s obvious there is chemistry between Harry and Sally. And you, dear reader, are just going to have to wait until the end. But in the meantime enjoy a plate of delicious veal paprikash, watching the memorable scene shot at Katz’s Deli. Sally explains to Harry the easiness of reproducing a fake orgasm, unsettling the customers and the waitress. And Harry says: “I’ll have what she’s having!”

Well, why don’t you have what she’s having too? Enjoy!

Veal Paprikash Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons lard
• 2 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 1/2 pounds 1/4-inch-thick veal scallops
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Melt lard in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cover skillet and cook until onions are soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add shallot; increase heat to medium-high and sauté until onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions and shallot to small bowl.
2. Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add veal scallops to drippings in skillet and sauté until browned, about 1 minute per side, adding more lard as needed and transferring veal to plate after each batch.
3. Return onion mixture to skillet. Add tomatoes with juice, sweet paprika, hot paprika, and marjoram. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Return veal and any accumulated juices to sauce. Simmer 1 minute, turning veal to coat. Using slotted spoon, transfer veal to platter. Mix sour cream into sauce and heat through (do not boil). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over veal and serve.

Cooking time: 30 minutes. – Servings: 8. – Back to Top

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