With 40° C outside nobody wants to cook, unless there
is the air conditioning in the kitchen!
As I do not have it, cold food, very quick to prepare
and with a refreshing taste is a must in this hot Summer!
This is a great recipe for a buffet as well!
If you do not find the almost transparent meat slices,
buy the veal in a piece, freeze it for an hour or so to make it easier to
slice, cut it very thin and if necessary, pound it between two sheets of waxed
paper.
There are many way to make it: this are the two most
common in Italy:
Ingredients for each person
150 grs./ 1/3 lb very thin slices of veal/beef sirloin
1 tb spoon extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper
To
season (1)
1 Celery stake finely sliced
Juice of ½ lemon
Thin slices of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano – possibly shaved
from the piece
To
season (2)
Rocket salad
Balsamic vinegar
Thin slices of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano – possibly shaved
from the piece
1) Arrange
the meat on your plate and season it with the lemon juice (or the balsamic vinegar),salt and pepper.
2) Add the preferred vegetable
3) Shave the cheese on it; Season with extra virgin olive oil
4) Done!
