Boiled veal
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. If you follow a healthy diet or are watching your weight, boiled meat is ideal for you. But so the meat isn’t bland—instead very tasty and aromatic—here is a simple recipe for boiled veal. It’s easy to make, and the meat comes out juicy, flavorful, and very aromatic. You can serve this veal as a cold appetizer or add it to meat salads. It’s also a great substitute for store-bought sausage. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the carrots and all the roots, wash them, and slice into small rounds. Wash the onion well and leave it in its skin. Rinse the celery with water and cut into large pieces.
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Step 2
Rinse the veal well under running water and put it in a pot. Layer all the vegetables on top of the meat and pour in boiling water.
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Step 3
Put the pot over medium heat and while boiling, be sure to skim off the white foam. Bring the broth in the pot to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to very low.
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Step 4
At this heat, simmer the meat for about an hour. Then add the bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and allspice, and let it continue simmering for another 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Don't remove the cooked meat right away; let the broth cool down a little first.
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Step 6
Then transfer the veal to a platter and slice it into thin slices. Serve with mustard, horseradish, or vegetables, or with any side dish.