VITELLO TONNATO

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into quarters
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 leek, white part only, rinsed and chopped
4 sprigs marjoram
4 sprigs thyme
5 cloves garlic, peeled
2 to 2 1/2 pounds veal roast, top round, trussed (it should be no thicker than 3 inches
2 egg yolks at room temperature
Sea salt
2 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 7-ounce can tuna packed in oil
5 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons capers, drained
Thin slices of lemon, pitted black olives sliced thinly, capers, parsley leaves or anchovy fillets, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a pot just large enough to fit veal, put wine, celery, onion, carrot, leek, marjoram, thyme and garlic. Add 3 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Add veal, and bring back to a boil. Immediately turn off heat, cover pot and let veal cool in its liquid 2 to 3 hours. When completely cool, thinly slice veal. Slices should be about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick.
  • While veal cools, make sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/4 teaspoon salt until pale yellow and the consistency of cream. Beginning a drop at a time, add 1 1/4 cups oil, whisking continually. As mixture thickens, you can add oil more quickly. When it gets quite thick, whisk in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Continue adding oil until all of it has been absorbed and mayonnaise is quite thick and shiny. Whisk in another tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Drain tuna, and put it in a food processor with anchovies, remaining cup olive oil, remaining lemon juice and capers. Process until you get a creamy, uniformly blended sauce. Scrape sauce into bowl with mayonnaise and fold to combine. Taste. It should be quite tangy and highly seasoned. Refrigerate until needed.
  • To assemble dish: remove 3/4 cup sauce, and reserve to serve alongside veal. Smear bottom of a large serving platter with some of the remaining tuna sauce. Place a layer of veal slices on top, meeting edge to edge without overlapping. Cover with sauce, then make another layer of meat and sauce. Repeat until all the meat is used. Leave yourself enough sauce to blanket top layer.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving. Garnish with some or all suggested ingredients. Serve with reserved sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 875, UnsaturatedFat 58 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Minhal Memon
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The veal was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was very flavorful.


jeanine moore
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The veal was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebekah Barnes
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This is my go-to recipe for Vitello Tonnato. The veal is always tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce is the perfect balance of creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chand Ghallu
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The veal is always cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


SKULLY-THE GAMER
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The veal was so tender and the tuna sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


rehan mir
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I'm not a big fan of veal, but this dish was surprisingly good! The tuna sauce was really flavorful and the veal was cooked perfectly.


Danelle O
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great! The veal was tender and the tuna sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Badruzzaman Sojib
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I thought the veal was a bit dry, but the tuna sauce was delicious. I might try cooking the veal for a shorter amount of time next time.


Shes Badd
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The veal was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was very flavorful.


Austin Poss
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The veal was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sidra Razzaq
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This is my go-to recipe for Vitello Tonnato. The veal is always tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce is the perfect balance of creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nick Sparta
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The veal is always cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Frank Guterson
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The veal was tender and the tuna sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakeel Gill
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This recipe is a keeper! The veal was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Amrita Chettri
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The veal was so tender and the tuna sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Augustine Chalwes
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The veal is cooked to perfection and the tuna sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Madupa Rukshan
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The veal was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the tuna sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Florin 17
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The veal was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.