Ossobuco Milanese is a braised cross-cut veal shank dish originating from the north part of Italy, where in its classic form is served with Risotto Milanese PUT LINK. Actual translation from Italian is Bone-Hole and while the original recipe does not include any tomatoes (instead a white sauce flavoured with cinnamon and bay leaves) I chose to add some tomato paste which gives it a deeper flavour.
The marrow in the hole in the bone is a prized delicacy and a defining feature of this dish. Please try to leave the skin on, otherwise the shanks will fall apart after 2 hours of cooking.
Ossobuco Milanese
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Ossobuco Milanese
Ingredients
- 4 Veal Shanks , about 400 grs each, cut in 4 cm thickness
- 1 medium Carrot , sliced to 3-4 mm thickness
- 2 small Celery Sticks , sliced to 3-4 mm thickness
- 2 Yellow Onions , roughly chopped
- 1 clove Garlic , thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Thyme , home grown, and leaves picked
- 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary , home grown, leaves picked and chopped
- 2 cubes Chicken Bouillon , diluted in 1000 ml warm broth, to be kept warm
- 100 ml red Wine
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 100 ml olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh Parsley , very finely chopped
- 1 Lemon , zested
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Season the shanks with salt and pepper and place a heavy casserole or Dutch oven on high heat. When hot add 50 ml of the oil, wait for a minute to heat up and add the shanks. Sear on both sides until nicely browned. Remove from fire and keep aside.
- Remove any fat residues and add the remaining oil. Add the onions, carrots and celery and sauté until nicely colored while frequently stirring and tossing. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 40 seconds. Add the tomato paste and stir for a couple of minutes. Then Deglaze with the wine and let reduce by half and the alcohol to evaporate.
- Return the shanks to the casserole and pour the chicken broth. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, add half of the thyme and rosemary, bring to a boil and simmer with the lid covered for about 2 hours until the meat is tender. If needed add some more water.
- When cooked, remove the shanks from the casserole, increase the heat and reduce aiming for a nice thick sauce. Remove any fat residues while cooking.
- To serve, plate the risotto in a flat dish and add on top the remaining parmesan cheese, then place on top the shanks and sprinkle with and the parsley the rest of the thyme and the lemon zest. Finish the dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
