Authentic Italian Veal Parmigiana | Cooking with Zia

My name is Anthony and I'm an Italian living in Canberra, Australia. I love to make a big fat mess in the kitchen! I'm passionate about good food and lots of it.

Today, we bring back Cooking with Zia! You've been loving this series and so I've met up with Zia again to cook a highly requested, authentic Italian dish: the Veal Parmigiana...

Try this at home, let me know how you go and how you made it your own.

INGREDIENTS:
Veal, thinned (800grams)
Plain Flour (200-300grams)
Eggplant (1-2)
Smoked Fior di Latte or Mozzarella
Passata (800mL)
Fresh Basil
Parmigiano Reggiano (Grated)
Olive Oil

METHOD:
Cut 1-2cm eggplant slices
Cut 1-2cm cheese slices from Fior di Latte
Heat up olive oil on stove
Lightly coat veal in flour
Lay meat down in pan
Flip meat when lightly coloured
Once cooked, leave meat to rest
Oil grill pan
Once hot, add eggplant onto grill pan
Drizzle oil on top of eggplant
Flip eggplant once charred and golden
Salt eggplant once finished
Add meat onto pan
Layer with sauce
Add basil
Add fior di latte and eggplant on top
Finish with extra sauce and parmigiano reggiano
Pour hot water into pan
Cook on medium heat, covered, for 5 minutes on the stove
Remove lid and cook for another 2 minutes to reduce liquid
Serve and garnish with basil

ENJOY!

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