An Unexpected Favorite
Despite his financial success and worldwide recognition, the Argentine footballer prefers simple and familiar flavours. His favourite dish is not culinary eccentricities, but delicious Milanese, which his mother, Celia Cuccittini, prepares with great love.
The Family Legacy in the Kitchen
The famous player’s mother, Celia, has revealed the secret behind this much-loved recipe. During the last Copa America, the national team’s chefs tried to replicate this iconic dish, highlighting its importance in the Messi family tradition.
Recreating the Recipe
Tomás Messi, the footballer’s nephew, has shared a video on his social media where his grandmother explains how to make these coveted milanesas. The recipe begins with the choice of meat, which must be thinly sliced and trimmed of fat to ensure its tenderness.
The Special Touch of Salsa
Celia mentions that each family has its own style of preparing the sauce, and in the Messi family’s case, a little more pepper makes all the difference. To make it, crushed tomatoes are combined with onion and seasoned to taste while it cooks slowly.
Detailed Preparation
The breading process is crucial; The fillets should be well coated in breadcrumbs, but any excess should be removed. Then they are baked until golden brown, the sauce and a touch of gratin cheese are added, which creates an irresistible combination.
Favorite Side Dishes
Although milanesas are commonly accompanied by French fries in Argentina, the Messi family prefers to enjoy them with rice, a choice that highlights their family connection and personal tastes.
A Bond Beyond Food
Thanks to Tomas’ videos, we not only learn how to cook his uncle’s favorite dish, but we also discover other aspects of his life, such as his desire to visit the majestic Iguazu Falls. Will we soon see a video about this family adventure?