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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Boiled Horse Meat

How to order / say it
Say it Bollito di Cavallo — [boh-LEE-toh dee ca-VAH-loh]
Order I'd like the Bollito di Cavallo, please.
Locally Vorrei il Bollito di Cavallo, per favore.
Say locally

A simple boiled horse meat dish often served with pearà sauce.

Why try it?

Bollito di Cavallo offers a glimpse into the rustic, resourceful culinary habits of Verona, where every part of the animal is valued. It tells the story of a city making the most of its historical resources.

How it tastes

The dish is mild and tender, with a clean flavor that pairs excellently with spicy pearà sauce. The boiled meat is succulent, bringing a comforting warmth especially in colder months.

Origin & History — first documented: 1500

Boiling has been a traditional cooking method in Verona since medieval times when meat needed to be preserved for long durations. Bollito di Cavallo utilizes horse meat, reflecting the importance of this animal in the region's history.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g horse meat
  • 🥕 1 whole carrot
  • 🥕 1 whole celery stalk
  • 🧄 1 whole onion
  • 🌿 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 🧂 1 tbsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Place the horse meat in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. 2 Add the carrot, celery, onion, bay leaves, and salt.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  4. 4 Cook until the meat is tender, about 2 hours.

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