Vitello Tonnato
Italian · Western Europe
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STOVETOP
8/10
Thinly sliced cold poached veal blanketed in a creamy tuna-caper-anchovy sauce, a Piedmontese summer classic.
Why It Works
The seemingly strange veal-tuna pairing works because both are mild proteins: the tuna sauce adds umami and creaminess without overpowering the delicate veal.
Key Ingredients
veal loin
canned tuna
mayonnaise
capers
anchovies
lemon juice
olive oil
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