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Ed Halmagyi
 
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Fast Ed's Braised Veal Breast with Pistachios

Ingredients

 
  1. 1.2kg veal breast
  2. salt and pepper
  3. 100g pistachios
  4. ½ bunch mint leaves
  5. ½ cup breadcrumbs
  6. ¼ cup grated pecorino
  7. ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  8. 2 cups brandy
  9. 2L chicken stock
  10. 4 bay leaves
  11. salad leaves, to serve

Method

Serves 6

Serves 6
1 Score the veal with a sharp knife, then season generously with salt and pepper. Combine the pistachios, mint, breadcrumbs, pecorino and half the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until coarse. Spread the pistachio mixture over the veal, roll up, then tie securely with butchers twine.
2 Sear the veal roll in the remaining olive oil in a French oven over a medium heat until well browned on all sides. Pour in the brandy, cook briefly, then pour in the stock and bay leaves. Top with water to cover the veal.
3 Simmer very gently for 4 hours, until tender, then reduce some of the liquid to make a sauce. Carve and serve with salad leaves.
Ed Halmagyi is a well known Australian chef, presenter, food writer and media personality.
This recipe first appeared in The Manly DaiServes 6

1 Score the veal with a sharp knife, then season generously with salt and pepper. Combine the pistachios, mint, breadcrumbs, pecorino and half the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until coarse. Spread the pistachio mixture over the veal, roll up, then tie securely with butchers twine.

2 Sear the veal roll in the remaining olive oil in a French oven over a medium heat until well browned on all sides. Pour in the brandy, cook briefly, then pour in the stock and bay leaves. Top with water to cover the veal.

3 Simmer very gently for 4 hours, until tender, then reduce some of the liquid to make a sauce. Carve and serve with salad leaves.

Ed Halmagyi is a well known Australian chef, presenter, food writer and media personality.

This recipe first appeared in The Manly Daily.

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