Veal Recipes

Based on Tuscan tradition of elevating humble ingredients into heavenly stews.

Serves 6 as an appetizer or 4 as a main course.

Ingredients

For the tripe:
1½ pounds veal tripe (680g)
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves
2 bay leaves
4 fresh parsley springs
3 fresh thyme sprigs
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns

For the sauce:
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½  small carrotAnother good reason to eat carrots–believed to be a stimulant to the male. The phallus shaped carrot has been associated with stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern royalty to aid seduction. High vitamins and beta-carotene. Perhaps a justification for a piece of carrot cake?, finely chopped
½  celery stalk, finely chopped
1 large garlicThe ‘heat’ in garlic is said to stir sexual desires. Make sure you and your partner share it together. Garlic has been used for centuries to cure everything from the common cold to heart ailments. This is a good time for moderation. Enjoy a pasta with a lightly garlicky sauce and it and lead up to something spicy in the bedroom later. clove, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
24-oz jar or can tomato puree (680g)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh basilIs said to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility. It is also said to produce a general sense of well being for body and mind. leaves
¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmigian-Reggiano cheese

Directions

For tripe:
Put all ingredients for the tripe in a large pot and add enough water to cover by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until tender, about 3 hours.

Drain the tripe and set aside to cool. Discard the vegetables, herbs and spices. Once completely cooled, pat the tripe dry with paper towels. Cut into thin strips about 2 inches long.

For sauce:
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large sautefried quickly in a little fat pan over medium heat.
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Stir in the broth, tomato puree and tripe.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
The tripe can be made to this point and refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
Reheat before proceeding.
Remove from the heat and stir in the basilIs said to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility. It is also said to produce a general sense of well being for body and mind. leaves.

Preheat the broiler.