Vitello tonnato
A classic Italian dish made with thin slices of beef covered in a mayonnaise-like tuna sauce and often served with capers.
As this dish is served cold, it is common in Italy as a summer appetizer. In addition to Italy, this dish is also known in Argentina as Vitel tons.
For meat, cooked cuts of veal or young bovine animals are used, as well as cuts of roast beef, which are cut well. Historically, similar foods are thought to have been made in Italy as early as the 19th century.
Preparation time: 15-20 min
Level: easy
Quantity: for two
Ingredients:
About 10 slices of roast beef or cooked veal, cut into thin slices
Sauce:
2 egg yolks
1-2 anchovy fillets
Juice of one lemon
15-20 small capers
150 ml of olive oil
Canned tuna in oil
Freshly ground black pepper and salt if necessary
Small or large capers for serving
Preparation:
1. Cut thin slices 3-4 mm thick of cooked or roasted and cooled meat
2. Prepare the sauce. You can use an electric mixer or shredder to prepare the sauce
3. Separate the two egg yolks and place them in a bowl. Start mixing and add the oil drop by drop just like when making mayonnaise. As the sauce becomes thicker, you can slightly pour the oil.
4. Add lemon juice, capers, anchovy fillets, and canned tuna. Mix the sauce evenly and season with black pepper and add salt if necessary.
5. Place the meat slices on a serving plate, add the sauce and sprinkle with the capers and serve as a starter.
Ready !!