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| Alternative names | Shnitzel Tiras, maize schnitzel |
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| Type | Schnitzel |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Corn, eggs (not in vegan versions), breadcrumbs, flour, matzo meal during Pesach |
Corn schnitzel (Hebrew: שניצל תירס) is an Israeli fried corn dish and variant of Israeli schnitzel. During the 1990s, it was a common food in Israel for vegetarians and vegans, being pareve, and has since become a popular food on children's menus.
History
Corn schnitzel is an Israeli dish, described by Hadassah Magazine as a food commonly served in Israel to vegetarians and vegans during the late 1990s. Commercially produced, frozen corn schnitzel is sold in supermarkets. Corn schnitzel has since become a food popular among children, being commonly found on children's menus,1 including at Café Café.2 It has also been described as an Israeli comfort food.3
Overview
Corn schnitzel consists of frozen, canned, or other cooked corn that has been pureed in a food processor and mixed with egg, flour, breadcrumbs, and various spices and seasonings to form a stiff batter. The batter is then scooped and formed into disks or oval-shaped, then it is breaded with a mixture of breadcrumbs and sesame seeds and fried. It is often served with a sauce and a side of Israeli salad or mashed potatoes, especially as a meal for children.1
References
References
- Halfin, Jessica (18 May 2020). "Israeli Corn Schnitzel, a Guilty Pleasure Off the Kids' Menu". Hadassah Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- Zaltzman, Lior. "Where to Eat in Israel With Kids". Kveller. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- Sarna, Shannon (2 September 2022). "The Jewish Comfort Food Israeli Kids Are Obsessed With". Kveller. Retrieved 31 August 2025.