Among hearty stew-like recipes, Italian osso buco ranks as a classic. Meaty veal shanks simmered with white wine and vegetables and served with risotto is to Milan what beef in red wine is to Burgandy. Osso buco means ''bone with a hole.'' The shank bone is hollow, filled with delectable marrow. It is traditional to serve long, slender marrow spoons with this dish to facilitate removing the marrow and enjoying it (cocktail forks are adequate substitutes). Gremolata, a garnish of minced lemon peel, garlic and parsley, is another requirement.
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Florence Fabricant | 1985-10-27
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