Traditional Saltimbocca Recipe Video

classic and elegant prep - veal cutlets pounded thin with prosciutto and sage - the name translates to "jump in the mouth" and if you do it just right, thats what happens - the dsih just jumps off your 1plate and into your mouth!!

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthy++Servings6
CuisineItalianCourseMain Dish
TasteSavourFeelJuicy
MethodFryingSpecialityPart of Menu
Main IngredientMeatInterest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 
1 lb veal scallopini (very thin cutlets)
 
1 cup whole milk (optinoal)
 
6 oz thin sliced prosciutto de parma
 
6-10 fresh sage leaves
 
1/2 cup flour for dredging
 
salt and freshly ground pepper
 
2 Tbs olive oil
 
2 Tbs butter
 
2 Tbs dry white wine
 
1/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

soak veal in milk in a casserole dish covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Drain veal and pat dry. Pond
veal between was paper sheets, coat one side with prosciutto and sprinkle with sage. Roll loosely into a cylinder and fasten with two toothpicks. Keep cold until ready to proceed. Dredge rolls in flour seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. Melt 2 Tbs unsalted butter and 1 Tbs olive oil in a heavy cast iron skillet. Saute veal rolls on each side for 3-5 mins. until golden brown. When veal is done,remove to a platter and add Tbs white wine to skillet bring to a boil and scrape up all brown bits, pour this sauce over veal

Editors Review

There are so many traditional dishes but it is not easy to get a version which is home kitchen friendly; luckily we have this traditional saltimbocca recipe from Maria's family which is absolutely home cooked and so easy to prepare that anyone can give it a try. Take a look at the video to see how easy it is to prepare and try it as it is one of the best meat dishes you would have tried.

Comments

Ganesh Dutta says :

love to this recipe a lot!
Posted on: 3 July 2007 - 12:11pm

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