Veal Marengo
Origin: Paris, France
Source: Anonymous, 1920
Ingredients
- lean veal
- to taste salt
- as needed manteca (lard) or oil
- 1 bundle fine herbs (bouquet garni)
- salted cod (saladillo)
- several small onions
- tomato sauce
- a pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cut the lean veal into square pieces.
- Season with salt and sauté in manteca (lard) or oil until browned.
- Add a bundle of fine herbs, the blanched salted cod cut into thin slices, and the fried small onions.
- Place the pot in the oven or between two gentle fires.
- Mix in tomato sauce and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Cook until the veal is tender.