Why it works: Flour and cream are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 20% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 30,481 recipes. Both carry acetaldehyde, which smells pungent, ethereal. The science ↓
Veal Cutlets
Ingredients
Directions
The cutlets must not be cut too thick, or they will not get done in the center. If they are very thick it is safer to steam them a little. Rub with salt and pepper. Dip in sifted cracker or bread crumbs, then in ef^g, then in bread crumbs again. Remember to season the egg. Fry in a little lard in a skillet, turning it so that it is brown on both sides. Serve with a cream gravy made as follows: Pour off most of the grease in the skillet; add one tablespoonful of flour, stir- ring carefully to prevent lum|)ing. The Hour may first be mixed with a little milk. Then add one half pint of cream or milk, and boil for just a minute until the flour is cooked.
Exchange Cook Book 21
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures. See the original page.
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The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Flour + creamtop 20% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together30,481 recipes
Shared aroma: acetaldehyde (pungent, ethereal).
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