Veal Shanks on Vermicelli

• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 celery stick, roughly chopped

First, prepare the broth. Fill a large pot with water and add the onion, carrot, celery, cardamom, mastic, peppercorns and bay leaves. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Add the veal, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 60-90 minutes depending on the meat. Periodically skim off any froth that forms on the surface during cooking. Once the meat is tender, remove it from the pot, set it asid