Osso Bucco
Fabulous rich slow cooked beef shank (traditionally veal). This is a rich, hearty stew - topped with gemolata and best served with risotto and red wine. Great winter food. Ingredients 1 thick slice of beef shank per person (this recipe works well for 4-6 people - adjust amounts for more or less) 1/4 cup plain flour Salt & pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 25 grams butter 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 4 carrots sliced 2 sticks celery sliced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped marjoram 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 400gram can chopped tomatoes in juice 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley Zest of a lemon ( 1 or 2 strips of peel and the rest grated) Method Place flour in a bowl with salt and pepper. Lightly coat meat in flour. Heat pan and add oil and butter - put pan on a high heat and brown meat on all sides remove meat from the pan and put to one side. Turn ...