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.