Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 1-inch-thick veal loin chops, boned
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 3 1/4 cups celery juice (see recipe)
  • 12 leeks, julienned and washed
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-size cast-iron or other heavy skillet.
  • Sprinkle the veal chops on both sides with the celery seeds.
  • Place in the skillet and sear on both sides, about 4 minutes.
  • Cover and cook until chops are just cooked through, turning them once, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and let cool.
  • Refrigerate until cold.
  • Place 3 cups of the celery juice in a pot with a steamer insert and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, place the leeks in the insert and steam until tender, about 14 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Place the leeks in a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup celery juice, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper.
  • Divide the leeks among 4 plates.
  • Cut the veal chops across into thin slices.
  • Fan the veal slices over the leeks.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.