Storia mondiale della cotoletta

It’s all very well saying ‘cutlet’, but what exactly do we mean? Everyone has their own idea of the perfect cutlet, but there are of course many different types. Ancient cuisine is populated by a myriad of proto-cutlets that had some features in common with the modern version, but were far removed from the current model. Ever since the cutlet became more than just a gastronomic
product, embodying the role of a regional specialty, everyone has felt compelled to explain the circumstances of its birth. For the Milanese, for example, it was essential to prove that the cutlet was not a modern invention but had already been present in the city since the Middle Ages. Luca Cesari guides us on this journey to discover a seemingly simple and versatile dish
that appeared in medieval times and spread not only to Milan but also to other major European cities such as London, Vienna, and Paris, starting with the legends that have been passed down over the centuries, straddling truth and tradition.