Veal Strips with Peas

Veal strips with peas is a very popular dish in Italian cuisine, simple to prepare and very tasty. Here’s how to do it.

Ingredients

• 400 g of veal (thin slices cut into strips)
• 200 g of peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small onion
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A pinch of flour (optional)
• Vegetable broth or water (if necessary)
• Dry white wine (about one glass)
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Preparation

1. Start by finely chopping the onion. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.

2. Meanwhile, if you want, you can lightly flour the veal strips. This step is optional, but it can help to create a light crust and thicken the sauce.

3. Add the strips to the pan with the onion and let them brown until they take colour on all sides. At this point, deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

4. Add the peas, adjust the salt and pepper, and if necessary, add a little vegetable broth or water to prevent the sauce from drying out too much.

5. Cook over moderate heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the peas are tender and the strips are cooked perfectly but still soft.

6. Before serving, if you wish, decorate the dish with chopped fresh parsley.

Curiosity

Veal strips can be prepared in different variations, sometimes they are enriched with mushrooms, cream, or tomatoes to create different sauces. It is said that the name “straccetti” (little rags) derives from the irregular and “torn” shape of the meat slices used in this recipe, resembling rags or small tears of fabric. It is a dish that encompasses all the simplicity and flavor of Italian home cooking.