noun
- A braised veal shank dish, typically served with a gremolata garnish and risotto, originating from Milan, Italy.
Usage: Italian cuisine; Also spelled 'osso buco'
Examples
- The restaurant's signature dish was an authentic ossobuco served with saffron risotto.
- She ordered ossobuco at the Italian trattoria and loved the tender, fall-apart meat.
- The chef braised the veal shanks for hours to create a perfect ossobuco.
- Ossobuco pairs beautifully with a full-bodied red wine.
- The gremolata topping added brightness to the rich ossobuco.