The process of coating food involves dipping it in flour, beaten egg, or a mixture of egg and milk, followed by a coating of fine breadcrumbs. The egg allows the crumbs to stick to the food, forming a complete outer layer. This technique is commonly used for fish, cutlets, rissoles, croquettes, and other similar foods that can be either baked or fried. In haute cuisine, dishes prepared in this fashion are referred to as “a l’Anglaise.”