Ossobuco alla Milanese with saffron risotto
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Ossobuco alla Milanese with saffron risotto

Italian

A classic Lombard dish that combines tender braised veal shanks with a creamy saffron risotto, enriched with a special gremolata and garlic chips.

Time 4 h
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 1028 kcal

Preparation

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Prepare the broth with chicken wings, 6 l of water, carrots, celery, onions, parsley stems, coarse salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Simmer the broth for 2 hours.

    Timer · 120 min
  3. 3
    Step 3

    Dredge 4 veal shanks (400 g each) in buckwheat flour.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Brown the veal shanks in a casserole dish with 80 g of chopped onions and 80 g of extra virgin olive oil.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Deglaze with 50 ml of white wine.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Cover with some of the broth and cook over low heat for 90 minutes.

    Timer · 90 min
  7. 7
    Step 7

    Prepare the gremolata by finely chopping the rosemary, 2 cloves of garlic, lemon zest, and parsley.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Fry the sliced garlic in extra virgin olive oil to make the chips.

  9. 9
    Step 9

    Toast 320 g of Carnaroli rice with 50 g of chopped onion and 30 g of butter.

  10. 10
    Step 10

    Deglaze the rice with 50 ml of white wine.

  11. 11
    Step 11

    Gradually add the hot broth and cook for 15 minutes.

    Timer · 15 min
  12. 12
    Step 12

    Stir in 0.5 g of saffron dissolved in 200 ml of hot water towards the end of cooking.

  13. 13
    Step 13

    Finish the risotto off the heat by stirring in 35 g of butter and 45 g of Grana Padano PDO.

  14. 14
    Step 14

    Serve the ossobuco over the risotto, garnishing with the gremolata and garlic chips.

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