Marinated Celery, Hellenic Style
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      bunch         pascal celery -- 4 cups
     1/3  cup           olive oil
   1                    lemon -- juice of
   2      tablespoons   fennel leaves -- fresh,chopped
   1                    thyme -- fresh sprigs,up to
                        -- 2 sprigs
   2                    parsley -- fresh, sprigs
                        -- chopped
                        white pepper -- freshly ground
                        ***FOR GARNISH***
                        lemon slices
                        fennel leaves
 

Preparation:

1. Scrape celery lightly. Using a sharp knife, cut stalks diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Cut larger pieces in half lengthwise. 2. To make the marinade: In a saucepan, combine the oil, lemon juice, herbs, seasonings, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. 3. Drop the celery into the marinade. Stir, and add only enough water to half cover the celery. Invert a dish over the celery. Cover pan and simmer for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool in the marinade. 4. Store, marinade and all in a covered glass jar in the refrigerator. Serve cold, garnished with the lemon and fennel.