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The Truth About Ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese: Stop Making This Mistake


Buona domenica,

Today, I’m sharing the definitive Milanese meal: traditional Saffron Risotto alla Milanese paired with Ossobuco alla Milanese.

Online recipes often compromise the true flavor for a prettier picture.

This pursuit of color and appearance means essential techniques and ingredients are often changed or sacrificed.

So, for example:

  • The authentic Ossobuco alla Milanese is a veal or beef shank slow-cooked to perfection with wine and bone marrow stock, with no tomato sauce. If you have enjoyed a dish of braised shanks with tomato sauce, that is a different recipe called Ossobuco alla cacciatora.
  • The unique, velvety flavor of Risotto alla Milanese comes from the subtle richness of bone marrow broth. Using chicken stock is not the same thing; it completely misses the point of the traditional Milanese flavor profile.

Discover how to prepare the "real" complete traditional Milanese meal and learn these core principles in Italian cuisine:

Buon appetito,

Laura
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