Lampredotto Recipe: Lampredotto with Leeks

Lampredotto with leeks stands out in the rich Tuscan culinary tradition for its combination of delicate and robust flavors. This dish, offered at Bambi Trippa e Lampredotto’s shops, represents a reinterpretation of the classic lampredotto in Florence, where the succulence of the lampredotto meets the sweetness of the leeks, providing a unique and refined gastronomic experience.

Lampredotto, an integral part of the “quinto quarto” (offal) and a symbol of Florentine cuisine, is known for its tender texture and distinct flavor. The addition of leeks, with their slightly sweet and aromatic taste, further enhances this dish, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that is both surprising and satisfying.

Lampredotto with Leeks Recipe

Ingredients:

• Lampredotto
• Leeks, sliced into rounds
• Tomato puree
• Tomato paste
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

1. In a large pot, pour a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and add the sliced leeks.
2. Sauté over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and cook the leeks until they are soft and tender.
3. Once the leeks are ready, add the lampredotto cut into strips and let it brown slightly, stirring occasionally.
4. Then, add the tomato puree and tomato paste.
5. Let it cook for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, adjusting the salt and pepper to your personal taste.
6. When the lampredotto and leeks are perfectly cooked, the dish is ready to be served.

Come Visit Us

If you are spending time in Florence, come and try our lampredotto with leeks and other Tuscan culinary specialties at our shop in the Mercato Centrale of Florence! Remember, you can also find us at the Mercato Centrale of Milan and at the stalls in the I Gigli Shopping Center. At these locations, Florentine tradition meets creativity to offer you an authentic and unforgettable culinary experience.

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