Vitello tonnato

Tuna sauce ingredients  Roast veal ingredients
0,5 l rapeseed oil 1 toast veal of 500g
1 egg yolk 1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp of mustard 3 bay leaves


1 tbsp white vinegar 6 sprigs of thyme
50gr chopped capers Peppers
15gr chopped anchovies Coarse salt
1 can of tuna in oil
2 tbsp of roast veal cooking juice
Salt and pepper

Preparation of the tuna sauce :

  • Make a mayonnaise or take one already prepared :
    • In a large plate (salad type), put the egg yolks and mustard
    • Beat with an electric mixer or a spoon, gradually adding the oil until obtaining the right texture, and adding vinegar
  • Add the tuna, capers, anchovies
  • Mix well

Preparation of the roast veal :

  • Prick the roast veal with the garlic
  • Put the roast in a plate for the oven
  • Add the bay leaf, the coarse salt and pepper
  • Put in the oven for 1 hour
  • After cooking, cut thin slices 

Don’t forget to turn the roast every 10 min.

N.B.: the cooking time can vary depending on the size of the roast !!!