Gremolata

Definition

A bright, zesty Italian garnish made from minced parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. It's basically the flavor equivalent of a wake-up slap.

Example Usage

The osso buco was finished with a shower of fresh gremolata that cut through the richness perfectly.

Origin

From Italian 'gremolata' or 'gremolada'; origin of the root word disputed but possibly from Lombard dialect

Fun Fact

Gremolata is traditionally served with osso buco in Milan, but adventurous chefs now put it on everything from fish to roasted vegetables.

Source: Northern Italian culinary tradition

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