Terumi Morita
May 21, 2026·Recipes·1 min read · 167 words

Vitello Tonnato

Vitello Tonnato is a classic Italian cold starter featuring tender veal paired with a creamy tuna sauce.

Contents（4項）▾
  1. 01Ingredients & steps
  2. 02Why this works
  3. 03Autopilot guard summary
  4. 04Revision log (Autopilot revise)
Cold sliced veal drizzled with a pale tuna-mayo sauce, garnished with capers and parsley.
RecipeItalian
Prep20m
Cook15m
Serves4 人分
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • 500 g veal loin
  • 1 liter water
  • 200 ml dry white wine
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200 g canned tuna in oil, drained
  • 100 g mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps

  1. In a large pot, combine water, white wine, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low.

  2. Add the veal loin to the pot and poach for 15 minutes, ensuring it reaches a temperature of 70°C (160°F) to ensure it is cooked through.

  3. Once cooked, remove the veal and let it cool completely before slicing it thinly.

  4. In a blender, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth to create an emulsion.

  5. Arrange the sliced veal on a serving platter and drizzle with the tuna sauce. Garnish with capers and parsley.

Why this works

Vitello Tonnato relies on the technique of poaching, which gently cooks the veal while keeping it moist and tender. Poaching in a flavorful broth infuses the meat with subtle aromas from the vegetables and wine, enhancing its taste. The tuna sauce, an emulsion, brings a creamy richness that contrasts beautifully with the delicate veal. If the sauce seems too thick, thin it with a splash of reserved poaching liquid or additional lemon juice for brightness. Proper cooling of the veal is crucial; if it is sliced while still warm, the texture may become dry and lose its appeal. By ensuring it is fully chilled, you achieve that melt-in-your-mouth quality that is characteristic of this dish, making it perfect for summer entertaining as a refreshing cold starter.

Autopilot guard summary

  • truth: approved
  • quality: approved (score 100)
  • similarity: approved (score 0.061 vs piccata-veal)
  • regulatory: approved
  • image: approved

Revision log (Autopilot revise)

  • 2026-05-21T01:28:53.581Z · fields: imageSpec · reason: auto-revise of image