A true icon of Northern Italian cuisine, Ossobuco alla Milanese is a slow-braised veal shank dish, rich in flavor and incredibly tender. It’s traditionally served with saffron risotto and finished with a fresh, zesty gremolata.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Ossobuco
4 veal shanks (ossobuco cuts)
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup white wine
Olive oil, as needed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
All-purpose flour (for dredging)
Clarified butter (or regular butter), as needed
Hot beef broth, as needed
For the Gremolata
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (about 30 g)
1 garlic clove, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
To Serve
Saffron risotto (Risotto alla Milanese)
Instructions
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