Italian Cuisine
Vitello tonnato home-style
Vitello tonnato is one of the most recognizable appetizers of Northern Italy, combining tender veal with a savory tuna-based sauce. In this home version, we avoid professional complexity while keeping the main principle: the perfect combination of meat tenderness and creamy sauce texture with a pleasant tartness from capers. This dish requires preparation in advance, making it a great choice for hosting, as the main flavor reveals itself after resting in the fridge. Each slice of meat, coated in fragrant sauce, creates a harmonious ensemble that surprises with its sophistication.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 100 min
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cooking
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Boil the veal in salted water with aromatics for 60 minutes u…
Boil the veal in salted water with aromatics for 60 minutes until tender; cool in the broth.
- 02
Blend tuna, mayo/yogurt, capers, and anchovies into a smooth…
Blend tuna, mayo/yogurt, capers, and anchovies into a smooth cream, adjusting with lemon juice and oil.
- 03
Slice the cold, dried meat into very thin slices and arrange…
Slice the cold, dried meat into very thin slices and arrange on a serving platter.
- 04
Spread the sauce over the meat and refrigerate for at least 2…
Spread the sauce over the meat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To slice meat thinner, wrap it in cling film and freeze for 30-40 minutes before slicing.
How to serve
Serve slightly chilled, garnished with extra capers and fresh herbs.
How to store
Keep in an airtight container; store meat and sauce separately until assembly.
Note
Prepare meat and sauce a day in advance for a deeper flavor.
