CELERY VICTOR (US)
1 bunch celery (stems removed) 4 cups chicken stock 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of white vinegar Salt and pepper Parmesan cheese (optional) Add chicken stock, crushed garlic and bay leaf to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the celery stalks and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the celery is soft. Take the celery stalks out of the water and put them on a plate. Save the boiling water. In another bowl, mix olive oil and white vinegar. Flavour with salt and blackpepper. Pour this sauce over the celery, then marinate the celery stalks in the boiling water for at least 2 hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator. Serve the marinated celery stalks cold. Optionally grate parmesan cheese on top. This recipe highlights the natural flavor of celery and is a great option for a starter or a light lunch. During the marinating time, the celery absorbs all the flavors of the sauce, making the final product delicious and aromatic. ENJ...