''Saltimbocca'' (, , ; ) is an

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dish (also popular in southern Switzerland). It consists of

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that has been wrapped (lined) with

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and sage and then marinated in

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, oil or salt water, depending on the region or one's own taste. The original version of this dish is ''saltimbocca alla romana'' (), which consists of veal, prosciutto and sage, rolled up and cooked in dry

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and

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is sometimes used. Also, sometimes the veal and prosciutto are not rolled up but left flat. An American variation replaces the veal with chicken or pork. File:Saltimbocca alla Romana.jpg, ''Saltimbocca alla romana'' cooking File:Saltimbocca cooked (3).jpg, ''Saltimbocca'' (cooked)

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How to prepare saltimbocca alla Romana video

Saltimbocca alla Romana
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