osso buco
Milanese veal specialty
Osso buco is an Italian dish of braised veal shanks, typically cooked slowly with white wine, broth, and aromatics until the meat becomes tender and falls from the bone.
The name means "bone with a hole" in Italian, referring to the marrow-filled bone at the center of each shank—considered a delicacy to be scooped out and eaten.
It is traditionally served with gremolata, a garnish of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley, and often accompanied by risotto alla milanese.
Lombardy's capital city
- LombardyNorthern Italian administrative region
- gremolataHerbed citrus zest condiment
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- ItalianOf or from Rome's country
trattoria · arborio · polenta · regional · authentic · classic · white wine · dry white
Scraped peel for flavor
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- condimentFlavor-adding table sauce
- garnishDecorative food topping
brightness · fresh · citrus · herb · finishing touch · contrast · aromatic · sprinkle
Prepared with prolonged heat
- dutch ovenThick-walled lidded pot
- simmerCook just under boiling
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
- tenderSoft or sore
wine · broth · aromatics · reduction · mirepoix · carrots · celery · onion
Lower leg segment
- cross-cutCut perpendicular to grain
- bone-inWith skeleton intact
- marrowSoft bone interior
- calfJuvenile cow or leg part
butcher · meat · collagen · connective tissue · gelatin · protein · shin
Blood cell birthplace
- richHaving much of something
- unctuousExcessively and insincerely earnest
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
spread · delicacy · collagen · gelatin · luxurious · center · prized
Giving emotional ease
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- robustStrong and durable
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- richHaving much of something
rustic · warming · winter dish · homestyle · substantial · filling · soul food · cold weather
Milan
Lombardy's capital city
- LombardyNorthern Italian administrative region
- gremolataHerbed citrus zest condiment
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
Italian · trattoria · arborio · polenta · regional · authentic · classic · white wine · dry white
lemon zest
Scraped peel for flavor
garnish · brightness · fresh · citrus · herb · finishing touch · contrast · aromatic · sprinkle
slow-cooked
Prepared with prolonged heat
- dutch ovenThick-walled lidded pot
- simmerCook just under boiling
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
tender · wine · broth · aromatics · reduction · mirepoix · carrots · celery · onion · bay leaves
shank
Lower leg segment
calf · butcher · meat · collagen · connective tissue · gelatin · protein · shin
bone marrow
Blood cell birthplace
spoon · spread · delicacy · collagen · gelatin · luxurious · center · prized
comforting
Giving emotional ease
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- robustStrong and durable
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
rich · rustic · warming · winter dish · homestyle · substantial · filling · soul food · cold weather · Sunday dinner
- Italian foodpasta, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, ravioli
- bone-in cutstomahawk steak, prime rib, drumstick, pork chop, T-bone
- braised meatsbrisket, pot roast, chuck roast, lamb shank, lamb shanks
- entreessteak, chicken, roast beef, prime rib, filet mignon
- European foodbaguette, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, croissant
- slow cookingslow cooker, braise, braising, simmer, simmering
osso bucosteak frites
French beef-and-fries dish
minute steak · quick sear · beef tartare · carpaccio · stir-fry
osso bucomicrowave meal
Pre-made food for quick reheating
chicken nuggets · TV dinner · Big Mac · instant ramen · fast food
osso bucofilet mignon
Boneless cut from loin
tenderloin · seared scallops · shrimp cocktail · veal cutlet · chicken piccata