lampredotto recipe

Lampredotto Traditional Italian food recipe

recipe for lampredotto

Lampredotto is a traditional Florentine street food made from the fourth stomach of a cow, known as the abomasum. It’s usually served in a sandwich or on its own with a flavourful broth. Here’s a recipe to make lampredotto at home:

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds (about 900g) lampredotto (beef abomasum)
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 1 carrot, peeled and halved
  • 1 celery stalk, halved
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread rolls (preferably Tuscan-style)
  • Salsa verde (optional, for serving)

For the Salsa Verde (Optional):

  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2-3 anchovy fillets (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Lampredotto:
    • Rinse the lampredotto under cold water to clean it thoroughly.
    • In a large pot, add the lampredotto, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the ingredients.
    • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for about 2-3 hours, or until the lampredotto is tender.
  2. Make the Salsa Verde (Optional):
    • While the lampredotto is cooking, prepare the salsa verde. In a food processor, combine the parsley, garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), capers, and mustard.
    • Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
    • Add the red wine vinegar and pulse a few more times.
    • With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the Sandwiches:
    • Once the lampredotto is tender, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Slice it into thin strips.
    • Strain the broth and reserve it. You can use this flavorful broth to dip the bread rolls or serve it alongside the lampredotto.
    • Slice the bread rolls in half and, if desired, dip the bottom half in the hot broth for extra flavor.
    • Pile the sliced lampredotto onto the bottom half of each roll.
    • Drizzle with salsa Verde if using, and top with the other half of the roll.
  4. Serve:
    • Serve the lampredotto sandwiches hot, with additional broth on the side if desired.

Tips:

  • Lampredotto can be a bit challenging to find outside of Italy. If you have a local butcher, they might be able to source it for you.
  • If you prefer not to make salsa verde, you can simply season the lampredotto with salt and pepper, and add a splash of olive oil and vinegar for a simpler yet delicious flavor.
  • This dish is traditionally enjoyed as a street food in Florence, but it makes a hearty and unique meal at home as well.

Enjoy your authentic Florentine lampredotto!

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