Instant Pot® Vitello Tonnato (Poached Veal with Tonnato Sauce)
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Cooking:
40 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Vitello Tonnato (Poached Veal with Tonnato Sauce)

1. Water - 1 cup
2. Vegetable broth - ½ cup
3. White wine - ½ cup
4. Garlic - 1 clove
5. Whole black peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
6. Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
7. Coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon
8. Cloves - 5 whole
9. Bay leaves - 2 large
10. "magatello" cut of veal - 1 pound
11. Yellow onion, halved - 1
12. Unpeeled potatoes, washed and halved - 2 large
13. Hard-boiled eggs, diced - 2 large
14. Tuna in spring water, drained - 1 (3 ounce) can
15. Anchovy fillets - 2 pieces
16. Capers, drained - 4 teaspoons
17. Extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste - 1 tablespoon
18. Salt and ground pepper to taste - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Vitello Tonnato (Poached Veal with Tonnato Sauce)

1. Stage

Combine water, vegetable broth, wine, garlic, peppercorns, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, and bay leaves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add a steamer basket. It's okay if the liquid is higher than the bottom of the basket.

2. Stage

Leave veal whole, but trim off any excess fat or skin. Place it into the basket. Add onion and place potatoes on top. Make sure the potatoes aren't touching the liquid.

3. Stage

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Combine eggs, drained tuna, anchovies, 3 teaspoons capers, and olive oil in a bowl. Mash into a coarse paste with a fork. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

5. Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove the potatoes and onion; set aside.

6. Stage

Remove the veal and allow to cool. Wrap the veal in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

7. Stage

Strain and reserve the broth. Add some of the cooled broth to the sauce. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth and creamy, adding broth little by little as needed. Refrigerate, reserving the broth in case you need it to thin the sauce before serving.

8. Stage

Slice the veal as thinly as possible with a carving knife. Arrange the slices on a plate. Slice the potatoes and onions and arrange them on the plate. Top with tonnato sauce and garnish with remaining capers. Serve cold or at room temperature.