7 Delicious Foods in Milan

7 Delicious Foods to Try While Visiting Milan

Anyone who is fascinated with beautiful historical architectural sights and has a great appetite for pasta and other savory treats will surely love Milan Italy.

Many tourists visit the different historical monuments that this city has to offer.

However, while you roam around and get hungry, these seven delicious foods in Milan should give you the nourishment and satisfaction you need.

Ossobuco

Ossobuco is an Italian Risotto dish that has a combination of rice, broth of meat from fish, chicken, pork or beef and wine. In a popular restaurant in Milan, instead of mixing the rice with meat broth, they use the core of a bone marrow to serve as a sauce and make their Risotto version a little different than the others. Since Risottos are made best in Italy, many foreigners go to the nearest Italian restaurant they could find to satisfy their curiosity. There are many different kinds of versions of Risotto in Milan. No matter what version you choose, pairing it with a champagne or wine will surely make the meal perfect.

 

Cotoletta alla Milanese

This dish is best served during lunch or dinner. Cotoletta alla Milanese is often ordered by many tourists when they are very hungry or they suffer from a hangover. Its ingredients are veal meat, bread crumbs, oregano, potatoes and Parmesan cheese. Just like preparing pork tenderloin or chicken steak stuffed with bread crumbs and brushed with spices in the U.S, in Milan, veal meat is what chefs prefer since they find it more flavorful and delicious. Traditionally, the kind of veal meat that would be used is that of milk-fed calves because the meat is tenderer. Potatoes served as a side dish in order to make the meals heavier for clients to enjoy.

 

Polenta

One of the oldest dishes in Italy is called Polenta or Corn Porridge. In the old days, a Polenta is served only with corn meal as the main ingredient that would be boiled into porridge and eaten immediately. Today, the porridge is left to set and once it is cold, it will be either baked or grilled. Spices are added to enhance the flavor of this old recipe. Local residents or tourists will often order this dish for breakfast when it is best served together with a cup of coffee.

 

Trippa alla Milanese

Trippa alla Milanese is another old traditional dish that still exists in Milan Italy. Many centuries ago, this food was served during midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Today, any Italian restaurant serves this kind of food to their customers. The dish is very easy to make since its ingredients are white beans, vegetables and grated cheese. Some customers prefer to eat this dish as their appetizers, while people who are on a diet eat this as their main course.

 

Casoeula

This savory dish has a strong decisive flavor which serves as a good example of what Italian cuisine is. People tend to associate Milan as a “pasta country”. However, its origins are more into savory foods. Casoeula has pork ingredients where the least used parts of the pork such as the ribs, rind, head, trotters, nose, ears, and tail are chopped and cooked together with onions, carrots, cabbage and black pepper for 2-3 hours. Different Italian restaurants have added secret ingredients that will separate their dishes flavor against others. Some chefs will add a strong wine to add a kick to their Casoeula while others stick to the traditional ways.

 

Panettone

Milan also has its share of great desserts. One of the most popular desserts that foreigners or local people enjoy is the Panettone. This Italian signature dish is made up of sweet bread loaf, raisins, citron, candied orange and lemon zest. Panettone is often made during the Christmas holidays and people will always know that this iconic dessert symbolizes Milan Italy. The delicious dessert is usually accompanied with a sweet hot or cold beverage like chocolate or sweet wine. Many Italian restaurants have developed other flavors that would go together with the original recipe. But there are some food establishments that still serve the original flavor that had been so popular for centuries.

 

Lardo Bruschetta

Lardo Bruschetta is a combination of 2 traditional Italian dishes that is very popular in Milan. A thin slice of lardo that would be placed on top of the bruschetta which is rubbed with different herbs and spices like olive oil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and garlic will surely satisfy anyone’s appetite. The dish is usually served as a first course and it is best paired with red wine. People who visit Milan will often search for restaurants who serve this kind of dish since it is not pricey and it has a unique taste.

If you’ve been to Milan, what are your favorite foods in the city? Leave a reply below.

 

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