Bollito misto
 Bollito misto served with spinach, mostarda vicentina, purée, and balsamic vinegar jelly | |
| Type | Stew |
|---|---|
| Course | Secondo (Italian course) |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Beef and veal, cotechino, whole hen or capon |
Bollito misto (Italian: [bolˈliːto ˈmisto]; lit. 'mixed boil' or 'mixed boiled meat') is a classic northern Italian stew, most closely resembling the French pot-au-feu, consisting of various tougher cuts of beef and veal, cotechino, and a whole hen or capon that are gently simmered for 2–3 hours in an aromatic vegetable broth.[1][2] Bollito misto and its many regional variations are eaten throughout northern Italy, and is particularly popular in Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and Lombardy. The meat is sliced thinly and served with coarse sea salt, mostarda, salsa verde, horseradish or chutney. The resulting broth is skimmed, strained, and used as a base for soups and risottos.
History
[edit]In Italian cuisine, bollito misto was prominent throughout the second millennium. In the 1800s, crown prince and from 1849 King Victor Emmanuel II would often sneak off to the comune (municipality) of Moncalvo to hunt wild game, cavort with his favorite mistress, and enjoy a convivial meal of bollito misto with friends.[3]
See also
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Media related to Bollito misto at Wikimedia Commons
References
[edit]- ^ "Il Bollito Misto or Italian Boiled Dinner: What's On the Plate?". January 24, 2012. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Chef's Recipe: Bollito Misto by Leonardo De Paoli". La Cucina Italiana. December 16, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Bollito Misto alla Piemontese, a meal fit for a King". Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
Further reading
[edit]- "Il Gran Bollito Misto by Antonio Carluccio". Antonio Carluccio's official website. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- "Bollito Misto Recipe: Giada De Laurentiis - Recipes - Food Network". Food Network.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2023.