Vitello Tonnato
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Vitello Tonnato

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A classic cold dish from Turin featuring thinly sliced veal covered with a creamy tuna sauce.

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Originating from Turin, Vitello Tonnato is a sophisticated antipasto enjoyed across Italia. Slow-cooked veal is chilled, sliced thin, and blanketed in a rich, velvety sauce.

Ingredients

  • Veal eye of round
  • Canned tuna in olive oil
  • Anchovy fillets
  • Capers
  • Mayonnaise and lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Simmer the veal with aromatic vegetables until tender, then chill completely.
  2. Blend tuna, anchovies, capers, lemon juice, and mayonnaise into a smooth sauce.
  3. Slice the cold veal as thinly as possible using a sharp knife.
  4. Arrange the slices on a platter, cover completely with the sauce, and garnish with capers.

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