Previous Item: Ossobuco Milanese with Saffron Risotto and Gremolata (Time to Cook: 30 min. / Cook by Day: Monday)

Meal Description

Ossobuco is the classic Milanese (meaning, of Milan, Italy) dish of braised cross-cut veal shanks.  The word Ossobuco, actually means “Bone with a Hole” referring to the marrow at the center of the cross cut shank.  The shank contains a high concentration of connective tissue due to its constant exercise, requiring cooking for a long time to break it down into gelatin. This is why Ossobuco is such a flavorful, "meaty" dish.  We will Sous Vide the shanks for 12-hours.  The braising liquid contains tomatoes, aromatics (mirepoix, herbs), and veal stock, which creates a flavorful sauce for the veal.  

Ossobuco is traditionally serviced with Risotto Alla Milanese, or Saffron Sisotto.  Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world at about $5,000/lb, comes from the stamens of the crocus flower.  The flower only blooms for one week during the year and yields only 3 stamens, which are picked by hand.  While it is more expensive than gold, a pinch of Saffron threads weight next to nothing.  The Saffron has a wonderfully distinct flavor with a sophisticated sweetness and is strongly associated with mediterranean cooking.  

Lastly, the Ossobucco will be garnished with a Gremolata.  A Gremolata is a combination of garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley and is traditionally used with braises to provide a  balance of fresh flavors to offset the braise which cooks over a long period of time.  (It’s also really good on fish).

Bon Appétit!

Time to Cook:  30 min.

Cook by Day: Monday

Items included (serves 2)

Veal Shank

Veal Demi-Glace

Miroproix

Arborio Rice

Saffron

Parmesan Reggiano

Gremolata (parsley, lemon juice & zest, garlic)

*Menu items subject to slight variation based on the availability of fresh ingredients; Picture is not necessarily representative of final dish

Meal Contains (including add-ons):  Milk.  We store, portion, and package various meal kits containing all eight (8) major allergens (milk, wheat, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts) and cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur between kits.

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