Vitello tonnato

Vitello tonnato

Vitello tonnato is a dish we look forward to every time we visit Piedmont. In fact, it's probably the one thing we'll order at least once a day while we're there. There's something irresistible about the combination of tender veal, creamy tuna sauce, bright capers, and a squeeze of lemon. Simple ingredients that come together in a way that feels effortlessly elegant. After many memorable plates enjoyed across the region, this is our version of the Piedmontese classic that always brings us straight back.

Resepti


500 g veal roast
Salt and black pepper (freshly ground)
1/2 dl olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 sprigs rosemary

Tuna sauce:
1 can tuna in oil
4 anchovy fillets
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon
2 dl mayonnaise
4 tbsp capers
Salt and pepper


Take the veal out of the fridge about 1 hour before cooking. Season the surface with salt and black pepper.


Heat a pan and brown the roast evenly in butter. Transfer to a 150°C oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 58°C.


Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the rosemary and mix with olive oil. Rub the herb oil over the roast, wrap in foil, and let it rest in the fridge for a few hours.


Drain the tuna. Blend tuna, anchovies, mustard, and half of the capers until smooth. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice. Mix well. Thin with cream if needed and season with salt and pepper.


Spread a little over half of the sauce on a serving plate. Slice the cold meat thinly and arrange on top.


Spoon the remaining sauce over. Finish with lemon zest, the remaining capers.