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Scallopini 008   Veal Saltimbocca

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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 
Degree of difficulty: fairly simple

 

Ingredients
8 Veal Scallopini (thinly sliced )
inch (3.1275mm)
8 slices of ham (same size as veal) 
flour
¼ cup white wine, bouillon or veal stock 60ml
butter for browning
to taste: salt & fresh ground pepper
fresh sage, finely chopped


Directions
Cut the Scallopini into 4" squares (10cm). 
Season lightly with salt and pepper. 
Place a pinch of chopped sage on each Scallopini and cover with a slice of ham, same size as the veal.
Attach each serving with a toothpick to ensure that the ham doesn't move during cooking. 
Flour lightly and brown each side on high heat, in a buttered skillet.
Deglaze the skillet with wine and a bit of bouillon or veal stock. 
Let the sauce reduce for a few minutes. 
Remove the toothpicks and serve on a hot plate, with ham side facing up.

Serve with: Buttered spinach and fried potatoes

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 Published by Delft Blue     Last modified: 06/02/08