The meat from a very young calf, ranging from less than 1 month up to 4 months old. Veal is considered true veal when the calf has not been allowed to eat any grain or grass. This delicately flavored meat has a fine-grain, firm texture and a creamy white color with a grayish-pink tint. Due to its lack of natural fat it is important not to overcook and allow this meat to dry out. It is generally cooked with moist heat.
Ingredients included in this recipe are white wine vinegar, dry white wine, shallots, finely minced, black peppercorns, slightly crushed, egg yolks (or 4 small), slightly beaten ...