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Saltimbocca

Name: Saltimbocca
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 slices veal cutlets; 8 slices prosciutto; 8 leaves fresh sage leaves; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish featuring tender veal slices topped with prosciutto and fresh sage, cooked in a savory white wine sauce. Known for its harmonious blend of salty, herbal, and buttery flavors, it epitomizes the elegance of Roman cuisine and is a beloved staple in Italian culinary tradition.

8 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Italian85%

Mediterranean15%

Ingredients

veal cutlets
8 slices
prosciutto
8 slices
fresh sage leaves
8 leaves
butter
3 tablespoons
olive oil
2 tablespoons
dry white wine
1/2 cup
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating in Rome, Saltimbocca dates back to the mid-20th century, reflecting the Italian penchant for combining simple, high-quality ingredients with refined cooking techniques to create flavorful yet accessible dishes.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Italian85%

ingredients+techniques

Mediterranean15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

searing deglazing pan sauce preparation

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