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Italian Veal Tuna Caper Sauce Vitello Tonato

Vitello Tonnato is a delicious veal dish topped with a creamy tuna-caper sauce that makes it unique and impossible to resist.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 800 g veal roast (tied) Added to
  • 1 onion (peeled and halley) Added to
  • 1 carrot (peeled and halved) Added to
  • 1 stalk celery (halved) Added to
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Added to
  • 1 can Tuna in oil Added to
  • 1 tablespoon capers (drained) Added to
  • 1 anchovy filet Added to
  • juice from one lemon Added to
  • 34 Cup mayonnaise Added to
  • All-purpose flour, for dredging Added to

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Directions

210 min.
1. Step

Season veal roast with salt and pepper thoroughly and roll it in flour till it evenly coated. This step is crucial as it helps in searing the veal just right, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.

2. Step

Place the veal roast in a large pot with onion, carrot, and celery. Add enough water to cover the veal by two thirds. Bring to a simmer over low heat, partially cover the pot and let it cook for 3 hours.

3. Step

Once the veal is cooked, remove it from the broth and let it cool completely. I usually let it cool overnight in the fridge, it helps in slicing the veal thin, which is key for this dish.

4. Step

For the sauce, combine tuna, capers, anchovy, lemon juice and mayonnaise in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Try the sauce at this stage, you can adjust the flavors if necessary. It should be tangy, umami, and creamy.

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5. Step

Thinly slice the veal and arrange on a dish, then pour the tuna sauce over it. Let it rest for at least an hour before serving. This lets the flavors meld together for an unforgettable taste.

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Italian Veal Tuna Caper Sauce Vitello Tonato

Vitello Tonnato is a delicious veal dish topped with a creamy tuna-caper sauce that makes it unique and impossible to resist.

210
Minutes
4
Number of servings
Directions
1. Step

Season veal roast with salt and pepper thoroughly and roll it in flour till it evenly coated. This step is crucial as it helps in searing the veal just right, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.

2. Step

Place the veal roast in a large pot with onion, carrot, and celery. Add enough water to cover the veal by two thirds. Bring to a simmer over low heat, partially cover the pot and let it cook for 3 hours.

3. Step

Once the veal is cooked, remove it from the broth and let it cool completely. I usually let it cool overnight in the fridge, it helps in slicing the veal thin, which is key for this dish.

4. Step

For the sauce, combine tuna, capers, anchovy, lemon juice and mayonnaise in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Try the sauce at this stage, you can adjust the flavors if necessary. It should be tangy, umami, and creamy.

5. Step

Thinly slice the veal and arrange on a dish, then pour the tuna sauce over it. Let it rest for at least an hour before serving. This lets the flavors meld together for an unforgettable taste.

Ingredients
800 g
veal roast (tied)
1
onion (peeled and halley)
1
carrot (peeled and halved)
1 stalk
celery (halved)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can
Tuna in oil
1 tablespoon
capers (drained)
1
anchovy filet
juice from one lemon
34 Cup
mayonnaise
All-purpose flour, for dredging