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Outrage over NRW-Schnitzel: Is the food still edible?
A Hawaiian schnitzel from North Rhine-Westphalia is causing outrage on the Internet. Discussions about price and quality spark on Reddit.
Outrage over NRW-Schnitzel: Is the food still edible?
A schnitzel from North Rhine-Westphalia is causing a sensation on the Internet - and not because of its delicious preparation. A picture of this Hawaiian schnitzel posted on Reddit according to soester-anzeiger.de shows it served with canned pineapple slices and melted cheese. The fries, euphemistically described as “floppy,” and the unappetizing mayo make your mouth water just by looking at them – but not out of anticipation. Users are critical and mocking, with one even comparing the preparation as a case for Amnesty International. The tenor: This schnitzel looks inedible.
But that's not the only schnitzel that heats up people's minds. Another example is causing heated discussions in the Ruhr area because of its price. A schnitzel is offered on Reddit for a whopping 34 euros, served with truffle fries and cucumber salad. This price is a thorn in the side of many people - including those in the “schnitzel crimes” group, which presents unsightly schnitzels. Some users compare this to all-you-can-eat buffets or the cheap schnitzels that you can find in Vienna. Critics claim that you can expect significantly more for this hefty price.
Criticism and defense of the schnitzel pricing policy
There is a lively discussion on the internet, and the contradiction doesn't take long to appear. A proponent of the expensive schnitzel does not forget to mention the quality of the ingredients, the labor costs and the clarified butter used to justify the price. For him, the restaurant in Gevelsberg is his “favorite restaurant” and he emphasizes the high quality of the dish. The truffle fries, which were served separately, could also serve as an explanation of the price in this context.
The discussion about schnitzel is not just local, as the diversity and popularity of this dish extends beyond Germany's borders. As Wikipedia explains, the term “schnitzel” refers to various breaded, deep-fried cuts of meat in many countries. From Wiener Schnitzel to Cotoletta alla Milanese to frakh pané in Egypt, the dish can be found all over the world, often in different variations - be it with potato salad in Namibia or as Cordon Bleu in South Africa.
The question remains: What is behind the hype about schnitzel and especially behind this failed example? Is it the combination of tradition and creativity that always leads to new highs or lows? One thing is clear: Schnitzel is and will remain a topic that keeps people busy - and can potentially become a real hit or flop for some people before their next visit to a restaurant.