Jul 14 2026

Vitello Tonnato Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Vitela cozinhada lentamente, com molho de atum, tomate confitado, pó de bottarga e alcaparras

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Ingredients

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Meat

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Veal

  1. 1

    Season the Veal

    Rub the veal roast with salt and black pepper evenly on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Veal

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the veal roast and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Veal

    Pour the white wine into the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the veal is tender and cooked through. Let it cool completely after cooking.

Prepare the Sauce

  1. 4

    Blend the Sauce Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 5

    Slice the Veal

    Once the veal roast is completely cooled, slice it thinly against the grain.

  2. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the veal slices on a serving platter. Drizzle the tuna sauce over the veal slices.

  3. 7

    Add Garnishes

    Top the dish with sun-dried tomatoes, a sprinkle of bottarga powder, and freshly chopped parsley.

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