Cold vitello tonnato is a classic dish of Italian cuisine, originating from Piedmont. It consists of boiled veal served cold, accompanied by a tuna sauce. This dish is particularly suitable for special occasions and is appreciated for its delicacy and unique flavor.
Tie the magatello with white kitchen twine and simmer it in hot salted water with carrot, onion, celery, a generous tablespoon of vinegar and one of oil
Cook over low heat, covered, for about 2 hours
Cool the meat in its broth
Process the tuna, anchovy fillets, capers and yolks in a food processor; thin the mixture with a few tablespoons of oil, some of the cooking broth and the lemon juice
Untie the meat, slice it and cover it with the sauce
Let it marinate for a few hours
Pairing wines: Riviera Ligure Di Ponente Pigato DOC, Vernaccia Di San Gimignano DOCG, Castel Del Monte Chardonnay DOC
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Italy, Piemonte
| Energy (kcal) | 94.77 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 1.3 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.3 |
| Fat (g) | 2.41 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.66 |
| Protein (g) | 16.89 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.28 |
| Sale (g) | 0.13 |
