Saltimbocca alla Romana (Roman-style veal cutlets)

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Saltimbocca alla Romana (Roman-style veal cutlets)

Saltimbocca alla Romana (Roman-style veal cutlets), as its name suggests, is one of the classics of Roman cuisine, much like carbonara pasta. Regardless of its geographical area of origin, saltimbocca alla romana is an ambassador of good Italian cuisine abroad, and is the second best known dish immediately after spaghetti. Do you know why? It is a juicy dish that pleases all palates! Over the years the recipe has undergone some changes, such as a quick flouring before cooking, rolling the saltimbocca before cooking, and there are also those who replace the butter with oil. Come and discover our version of this delicious and fast recipe for saltimbocca alla romana.

INGREDIENTS
Sliced veal 12 oz (300 g) - (4 slices of veal)
Prosciutto crudo 1 ½ oz (40 g) - (4 thin slices)
Sage 4 leaves
Butter ¼ cup (50 g)
White wine ½ cup (100 g)
Black pepper to taste
Flour 00 ½ cup (50 g)
Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
Water 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
Preparation

How to prepare Saltimbocca alla Romana (Roman-style veal cutlets)

To prepare the saltimbocca alla romana, start by slicing the veal nut 1, then place each slice on a cutting board, remove any nerves and fat and then beat it with a meat tenderizer 2 to make it thin. Place a thin slice of prosciutto in the middle 3;

and a sage leaf 4. Use a toothpick to keep the ingredients together 5. Pour 1/4 cup (40 g) of butter and 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) into a pan and melt over medium-high heat.

Flour the slices of meat on one side only 6 and gradually place them in the pan with the sauce 8, increase the temperature so that the saltimbocca are golden brown. Pepper to taste, but do not salt because the prosciutto will make the dish tasty.

When the meat is golden underneath, blend with the white wine 10 and let it evaporate. As soon as the alcohol has evaporated completely, cover with the lid and cook for another minute. Transfer the saltimbocca to a plate and keep them warm.

Now take care of the accompanying sauce: add 1 1/2 tablespoon (20g) of butter 13 and water 14 in the same pan with the cooking liquid of the meat. Reduce 15 until you have created a slightly dense cream.

Now spread the cream on the bottom of a serving plate 16 and place the slices of meat on top 17. The saltimbocca alla romana are ready to serve 18.

Storage

It is a very quick second course to prepare, hence it is recommended to eat the saltimbocca right away, avoiding long waiting times that could darken the meat and make it tough.

Freezing is not recommended.

Tips

Saltimbocca alla romana are quick to prepare and irresistible, when very small they are also phenomenal as finger food, since you can serve them with a toothpick and eat them one after another. If they are served according to tradition as a second course, then we suggest you accompany them with a plate of seasonal vegetables!

Interesting fact

Pellegrino Artusi, at the end of the 19th century, said that he had tasted saltimbocca in the historic trattoria in Rome "Le Venete" even though, after a short time, it began to be served in other traditional Roman trattorias. Although the most accredited creator is the region of Lazio, saltimbocca seems to be known in other regions of Italy, and others further north claim that this second course originates in the town of Brescia.