Ris de Veau à la Financière (French)

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Ris de Veau à la Financière is a classic French dish featuring sweetbreads (thymus glands) prepared in a rich, velvety sauce. The sauce typically includes mushrooms, Madeira wine, and often cockscombs or quenelles, creating a luxurious, savory flavor profile. It originates from the haute cuisine tradition of 19th-century France.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and selenium. A typical serving contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the richness of the sauce and accompaniments.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Vitamin B12	8.5 mcg
Iron	4.2 mg
Zinc	5.8 mg
Selenium	32 mcg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Niacin (B3)	7.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.9 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the pinnacle of classical French culinary technique, often served in fine dining. Nutritionally, sweetbreads are a dense source of nutrients like vitamin B12 and zinc, though they are also high in cholesterol.