Escaloping

/ˈɛskəloʊpɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of preparing meat as an escalope, by flattening it thin, breading it, and frying it.

Etymology

From 'escalope' plus '-ing' suffix, forming the present participle describing the cooking technique.

Kelly Says

The technique of pounding meat thin before cooking is ancient—every cuisine has a version, but the French 'escalope' name became the international standard!

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