osso buco

Thân thiện

The chef prepares osso buco in a large pot.

Definition

Noun: - A classic Italian dish of braised veal shanks, typically cross-cut to include the marrow bone, cooked slowly with vegetables, white wine, and broth, and often garnished with gremolata. It is traditionally served with risotto alla milanese or polenta.

Usage

• As a main dish: The term is used to name the specific food item.
  • For our anniversary dinner, I prepared osso buco with saffron risotto.
  • The restaurant's signature osso buco simmers for hours until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to the cooking style or method: The term can imply the specific braising technique.
  • The secret to a great osso buco is a good sear on the meat before the long, slow braise.

Variants and Related Words

• Ossobuco (n): An alternative spelling for the same dish.
• Gremolata (n): A traditional garnish of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley for osso buco.

Synonyms

• Braised veal shanks: A descriptive synonym.
• Stinco di vitello (n): The Italian term for veal shank, which is the primary ingredient.

Related Phrases

• Osso buco alla milanese (n): The traditional Milanese preparation of the dish.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables