What to eat in Milan?
Winters are long in Milan, so typical Milanese dishes tend to be rich comfort foods, with plenty of butter and meat.
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Risotto alla Milanese: A saffron risotto, served as a first course or often accompanying Ossobucco alla Milanese.
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Ossobucco alla Milanese: A Milanese specialty of veal shanks braised with vegetables and white wine.
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Cotoletta alla Milanese: A crumbed veal cutlet, cooked on
the bone.
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Panettone: A Milanese bread-like cake made with water, flour, eggs butter and dried fruits. Traditionally boxed and gifted for Christmas in Italy and all over the world.
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Salame di Milano: A popular salami from Milan, made with pork and beef and flavoured with white wine, garlic, cheese
and saffron.