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Boiled Meat Platter — traditional dish from Tuscany, Italy
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥950kcal
💪80gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑68gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Boiled Meat Platter

How to order / say it
Say it Bollito misto — [boh-LEE-toh MEES-toh]
Order I'd like the bollito misto, please.
Locally Vorrei il bollito misto, per favore.
Say locally

A selection of boiled meats typically served with sauces.

Why try it?

Bollito misto is a communal dish, highlighting the Tuscan love for shared meals and the deep Italian respect for culinary tradition.

How it tastes

The meats are tender and juicy, each with its own distinctive flavor, complemented by the piquant and sweet notes of accompanying sauces.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Emerging in the 1800s, bollito misto illustrates the importance of meat in celebratory meals, traditionally consumed during special occasions and community gatherings in Tuscany.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef brisket
  • 🥩 300 g veal shank
  • 🥩 200 g chicken
  • 🥕 100 g carrot
  • 🥕 100 g celery
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🌿 10 g parsley
  • 🧂 5 g black peppercorns

Method

  1. 1 Place meats in a large pot with vegetables and spices.
  2. 2 Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Simmer until meats are tender, skimming any foam.
  4. 4 Serve slices of meat with select condiments and sauces.

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