Ossobuco alla Milanese: the recipe for the traditional Milanese main course

Ingredients

The veal chop

2

carrot

1

golden onion

1/2

Saddlery

1 Coast

Tomato concentrate

1 tablespoon

dry white wine

70 ml

Butter

30 gr

beef broth

qb

Extra virgin olive oil

qb

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qb

Baby

qb

Flour

qb

For the gremolada

Parsley

1 Bund

Lemon peel)

1/2

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a pinch

Garlic

1 clove

Ossobuco alla Milanese is a typical recipe from the city of Milan and is among the most representative of Lombard cuisine . It is an ancient preparation dating back to the Middle Ages, known in the Milanese dialect as “ òs büüs a la milanesa”, popularized at the end of the 19th century by Pellegrino Artusi, who included it in his famous manual “Science in the kitchen and the art of eating well” in 1981.

The protagonist of the dish is the osso buco, a cut obtained from the hock, corresponding to the rear part of the animal’s tibia around the bone. It is characterized by the presence of marrow , which gives fat, flavor and consistency, and lends itself to long and braised cooking, which makes the meat tender and juicy: traditionally it is always enriched with gremolada , a mixture of chopped garlic, parsley and lemon peel, and is usually accompanied with Milanese risotto or mashed potatoes.

Putting it on the table is not difficult and requires only a little patience, but above all ingredients of excellent quality : first fry the celery, carrots and onion with a knob of butter and a little oil, then fry the knuckles and cut into slices, spread them around the edges and lightly flour them. Then mix with the white wine and add a few ladles of good homemade meat broth.

The result is a succulent dish with a thick and aromatic sauce, perfect as a second course for lunch or dinner with special guests. We used veal ossobuco , which is softer and more valuable, but you can also opt for beef or turkey. If you like, you can season the sauce with a bay leaf and leave out the tomato for a simple version: success is still guaranteed.

Find out how to prepare Ossobuco Milanese by following the step-by-step instructions and advice. If you liked this recipe, also try the Milanese cutlet, the boiled meat mondeghili and the Milanese tripe.

How to prepare Milanese-style Ossobuco

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