Ossobuco alla Milanese
Cross-cut veal shank braised slowly in white wine, broth, and soffritto (onion, carrot, celery) until the marrow softens in the bone. Served with gremolata (lemon zest, garlic, parsley) and traditionally alongside risotto alla Milanese.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- veal shank (cross-cut)
- white wine
- beef or veal broth
- soffritto (onion, carrot, celery)
- tomato paste
- gremolata (lemon, garlic, parsley)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- soffritto contains celery (EU allergen)
- commercial broth may contain wheat or soy additives
- some preparations add flour to dredge the meat (wheat)
- risotto served alongside contains dairy via mantecatura
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Check with staffTraditionally served alongside risotto alla milanese, which contains butter and Parmigiano via mantecatura. The ossobuco itself may be dairy-free but the plating often includes dairy.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffTraditional preparation is gluten-free but some chefs dredge veal in flour for color. Commercial broth may contain wheat. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in ossobuco.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in ossobuco.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in ossobuco.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in ossobuco.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in ossobuco.
Soy-Free
Check with staffCommercial broth sometimes contains soy. Traditional homemade broth is soy-free.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in ossobuco.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionMade from veal shank.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Check with staff | Traditionally served alongside risotto alla milanese, which contains butter and Parmigiano via mantecatura. The ossobuco itself may be dairy-free but the plating often includes dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Traditional preparation is gluten-free but some chefs dredge veal in flour for color. Commercial broth may contain wheat. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in ossobuco. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in ossobuco. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in ossobuco. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in ossobuco. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in ossobuco. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Commercial broth sometimes contains soy. Traditional homemade broth is soy-free. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in ossobuco. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Made from veal shank. |
Key risk: Ossobuco is naturally lower in common allergens than many Italian dishes. The main risks are: celery in the soffritto base (EU allergen), potential wheat in commercial broth, and dredging in flour (sometimes done for color). The bone marrow is safe. Risotto served alongside is not.
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