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Vitello Tonnato Estivo

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Vitello Tonnato Estivo

A summer variation of the Piedmontese classic with cold poached veal and a lighter tuna and lemon sauce.

Total time
70 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
gluten-free

Ingredients

700gveal topside
160gtuna in olive oil, drained
3anchovy fillets
2 tbspcapers
2egg yolks
120mlextra virgin olive oil
2 tbsplemon juice
400mldry white wine

Instructions

1

Poach veal in white wine with aromatics 45 minutes, cool in liquid overnight.

2

Blend tuna, anchovies, capers, egg yolks and lemon juice until smooth.

3

Drizzle in olive oil while blending to form a silky sauce.

4

Slice veal paper thin and arrange on a chilled platter.

5

Spoon sauce generously over veal.

6

Scatter with extra capers and serve chilled.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
363
Protein
2.5g
Fat
30.2g
Carbs
3.8g
Fiber
0.3g
Sodium
330mg

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