Vitello tonnato
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Vitello tonnato

Main dishStarterHigh-proteinMeal prepItalian

A classic Piedmontese appetizer consisting of tender veal cooked in an aromatic broth and served with a velvety sauce made from tuna, anchovies, and capers.

Time 1 h 25 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 366 kcal

Preparation

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Clean the carrot, celery, and onion. Cut the vegetables into large chunks.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Trim the veal (800 g) by removing any cartilage or excess fat.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    In a large pot, combine the veal, vegetables, 1 clove of garlic, 1 bay leaf, the cloves, and the black peppercorns.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pour in 250 g of white wine, 1.5 l of water, 3 tablespoons of oil, and salt to taste.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Bring to a boil, skim off any foam from the surface, and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.

    Timer · 45 min
  6. 6
    Step 6

    Check that the internal temperature of the meat is 65°C. Drain and let cool completely.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Strain 150 g of the cooking broth and set it aside.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Boil 2 eggs in boiling water for 9 minutes. Cool them, peel them, and cut them into quarters.

    Timer · 9 min
  9. 9
    Step 9

    In a blender, combine the hard-boiled eggs, 100 g of tuna, 3 anchovy fillets, and 5 g of desalted capers.

  10. 10
    Step 10

    Blend, gradually adding the 150 g of broth until a smooth cream is obtained.

  11. 11
    Step 11

    Slice the cold veal with a smooth-bladed knife.

  12. 12
    Step 12

    Arrange the slices on a plate, cover with the tuna sauce, and garnish with the caper berries.

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