Twin Springs Fruit Farm
Ingredients:
3 cups water
3 cups unsalted chicken stock
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 (1-inch) strips lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 bay leaves
5 cups (1 1/2-inch) pieces diagonally cut celery, veins removed
3 tablespoons toasted crushed hazelnuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup celery leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Combine water, chicken stock, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon rind, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and bay leaves in a large saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Add diagonally cut celery to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until very tender when tested with a sharp knife. Transfer celery to a serving plate using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle evenly with crushed hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, celery leaves, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper.
Robin Bashinsky,
Cooking Light,
NOVEMBER 2015