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Ingredients

  • 3 celery hearts (1 1/2 lb total), leaves reserved and ribs cut into 3-inch-long pieces
  • About 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Method

  • Arrange celery ribs in 1 layer in a 12-inch heavy skillet and add just enough chicken broth to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, until celery is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer celery and broth to a bowl and chill, uncovered, until cold, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Whisk together mustard, sugar, and 3 tablespoons celery cooking broth.
  • Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in chives, then chill vinaigrette, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Transfer celery ribs with a slotted spoon to 6 plates.
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette and scatter celery leaves on top.