Saffron Veal Scaloppine Recipe
Category: Main Dishes
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Veal slices (fettine di vitello) | 600g |
| Saffron | 0.3g |
| Vegetable broth (brodo vegetale) | 1L |
| Fresh liquid cream (panna fresca liquida) | 100g |
| All-purpose flour (farina 00) | 50g |
| Extra virgin olive oil (olio extravergine d’oliva) | q.b. (to taste) |
| Fine salt (sale fino) | q.b. (to taste) |
| Fresh parsley (prezzemolo) | q.b. (for garnish) |
Instructions
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Prepare the veal slices: Begin by laying the veal slices on a cutting board. Use a meat tenderizer to gently pound them until they reach an even thickness. This helps to ensure that they cook evenly and become tender.
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Infuse the vegetable broth with saffron: In a medium-sized pot, heat the vegetable broth until it begins to simmer. Once simmering, add the saffron and let it infuse into the broth, enhancing the color and flavor.
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Coat the veal slices: Lightly dust the veal slices with all-purpose flour, making sure they are evenly coated. This step adds a delicate texture to the final dish and helps to thicken the sauce later on.
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Sauté the veal: Heat a small amount of extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the veal slices and sear them for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden and cooked through.
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Create the saffron sauce: Once the veal is cooked, pour the saffron-infused vegetable broth into the pan. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Stir in the fresh liquid cream and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the sauce reduce slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
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Simmer and finish: Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let everything simmer together for another 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Serve: Turn off the heat and remove the veal from the pan. Arrange the slices on a serving platter, drizzle with the creamy saffron sauce, and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
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Enjoy: Serve the saffron veal scaloppine hot, accompanied by a side of your choice, such as sautéed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad. The velvety sauce combined with the delicate saffron-infused broth will be the highlight of your meal!
This Saffron Veal Scaloppine is a delicious, fragrant dish that combines the tender texture of veal with the luxurious flavor of saffron. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, it’s a meal that will surely impress with its elegant presentation and rich, aromatic sauce. Enjoy every bite!
