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picaja

stuffed breast of veal

Picaja

A favourite in Emilia, but known elsewhere in Italy as cima ripiena. Usually it's filled with a mixture of vegetables, pancetta, cheese and offal, then rolled up and boiled in broth, sliced and served at room temperature.

Emilia-Romagna

Meats & Poultry

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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