Vitello Tonnato Recipe

Name: Vitello Tonnato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 3 garlic cloves; 6 parsley sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups dry white wine; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; One 2-pound calf tongue; One 4-ounce jar Italian oil-packed tuna, drained; 3 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; Chopped kalamata olives, for garnish; Chopped parsley, for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves
6 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 cups dry white wine
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
One 2-pound calf tongue
One 4-ounce jar Italian oil-packed tuna, drained
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Chopped kalamata olives, for garnish
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a large pot, combine the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, wine and 12 cups of water.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
3
Add the tongue and bring to a boil.
4
Simmer over moderately low heat until tender, about 2 hours.
5
Remove the pot from the heat and let the tongue stand in the liquid until slightly cooled, about 45 minutes.
6
Using a paring knife, peel and trim the tongue.
7
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 45 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, combine the tuna with the anchovies, capers and lemon juice and process until finely chopped.
9
Add the oil and mayonnaise and process until smooth and thick.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Scrape the sauce into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
12
Slice the tongue crosswise into 1/3-inch medallions and transfer to plates.
13
Spoon some of the sauce over the tongue medallions and garnish with the olives and parsley.
14
Serve with lemon wedges, the rest of the sauce at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Vitello Tonnato falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vitello Tonnato

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