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A hearty and enveloping second course, perfect for those who love intense flavors and slow cooking. Veal cheek is slowly braised in red wine with aromatic herbs and accompanied by a soft cream of oven-roasted pumpkin. <\/p>\n\n

Ingredients<\/em> (for 6 people)<\/h3>\n\n

For the braised cheek:<\/h4>\n\n
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  • 600 g of whole veal cheek<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 liter of red wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 stalk of celery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2\u20133 juniper berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 sprig of thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 bay leaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 clove<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Flour to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vegetable broth to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    For the pumpkin cream:<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • 1 whole pumpkin (about 1 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 300 g of coarse salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Vegetable broth to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      <\/p>\n\n

      Procedure<\/em> :<\/h3>\n\n

      Marinade:<\/h4>\n\n

      In a large bowl, combine the veal cheek, red wine, roughly chopped vegetables (carrot, onion, celery), and spices. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. <\/p>\n\n

      Cooking the cheek:<\/h4>\n\n

      Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Lightly flour it and brown it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until golden brown. Season with salt. <\/p>\n\n

      Meanwhile, strain the marinade. In a casserole dish, saut\u00e9 the marinated vegetables with a little oil, then add the browned cheek. Add the strained wine and, if necessary, a little water. Cook over low heat for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. <\/p>\n\n

      Red wine sauce:<\/h4>\n\n

      Strain the cooking liquid and reduce it over the heat until it reaches a thick, glossy consistency. To thicken the sauce, add a tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water, bring to a boil, and strain again. <\/p>\n\n

      Pumpkin cream:<\/h4>\n\n

      Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and place it cut-side up on a baking sheet sprinkled with coarse salt. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 170\u00b0C (340\u00b0F) for 60 minutes. <\/p>\n\n

      Once cooked, scoop out the pulp with a spoon and blend it with a ladle of vegetable broth until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. <\/p>\n\n

      Plating:<\/h4>\n\n

      Place a generous spoonful of piping hot pumpkin cream in the center of the plate. Arrange the braised cheek, sliced or diced, on top. Finish with the well-reduced red wine sauce and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. <\/p>\n\n

      An elegant dish with a bold flavour, ideal for a special occasion. Enjoy your meal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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