Blanquette of Veal with Early Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Veal shoulder, cubed
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Carrots, sliced
• 1 Celery stalk, sliced
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Thyme leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 3 tbsp Flour
• 4 cups Chicken stock
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Small early vegetables (baby carrots, peas, pearl onions, etc.)
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, place the cubed veal, onion, garlic, sliced carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by about an inch.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the veal is tender, about 1 hour.
3. While the veal is cooking, in another pot, cook the early vegetables in boiling salted water until they are tender, drain, and set aside.
4. Once the veal is cooked, remove it and the vegetables from the pot with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
5. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
6. Add the chicken stock and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Cook until the sauce is thickened and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
7. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Return the sauce to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
8. Add the lemon juice and the early vegetables, then return the veal and other vegetables to the pot. Stir to combine.
9. Allow the blanquette of veal to cook for a few more minutes, until everything is heated through.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Verdict:

This blanquette of veal with early vegetables is a savory and creamy dish that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. The tender veal combined with the colorful mix of early vegetables makes it a visually appetizing dish. The sauce is rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the main ingredients. Serve it over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to complete the meal.

Serving suggestions:

• Over hot cooked rice.
• With buttered noodles or pasta.
• With a side salad of your favorite greens.
• With crusty bread and butter.