Celeriac Charpentier

Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 5:07AM
  • 1 celery root, scraped and cut in julienne strips
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 T tarrgon vinegar

Mix, cover tightly, and chill overnight

Sauce:

  • 2 T heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp meat stock (Bovril, Kitchen Bouquet)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 phony of brandy (3/4 ounce)

Mix the sauce thoroughly. Drain the celeriac and add to the sauce, turning gently to coat each sliver.

To serve: place a lettuce leaf on each plate, top with a slice of ripe tomato, and cover with the celeriac. Dust with paprika.

Comments are closed.