Paillard of Veal with Bitter Greens Recipe
Ingredients
| Chicory | 1 Small | |
| Escarole - 1 small head | ||
| Romaine lettuce - 1 small head | ||
| Veal rib chops - 4 (1 1/2 inches thick), boned, trimmed and pounded to 1/4-inch (or 4 large veal scallops, pounded to 1/4 inch thick) | ||
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Unsalted butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 9 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm) | |
| Dijon Mustard | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Remove and discard the tough outer leaves from the chicory, escarole and romaine.
2) Discard the strong central ribs and separate the heads into individual leaves.
3) Cut these leaves into bite-size pieces.
4) In a large bowl, combine the greens. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Set aside.
5) Preheat the oven to 200°.
6) Season the veal on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
MAKING
7) In a large skillet, add butter to melt down in 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat.
8) Sauté the veal paillards in batches for 5 minutes by turning once, until the pieces are well browned and tender.
9) Place these veal pieces on a heatproof platter, cover loosely with foil and keep warm in the oven.
10) In another bowl, add remaining 6 tablespoons oil, the garlic, mustard and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk the mixture until blended.
11) Pour this dressing over the mixed greens and toss to coat evenly.
FINALIZING
12) Use 4 warmed large plates, to arrange all the veal paillards evenly. Pour out the fat in the pan.
13) Return the pan to moderate heat and add the vinegar.
14) Bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
15) Add the mixed greens to the hot pan and toss to mix in the vinegar.
SERVING
16) Serve the salad on top of the veal by dividing in equal amount for all 4 plates.
1) Remove and discard the tough outer leaves from the chicory, escarole and romaine.
2) Discard the strong central ribs and separate the heads into individual leaves.
3) Cut these leaves into bite-size pieces.
4) In a large bowl, combine the greens. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Set aside.
5) Preheat the oven to 200°.
6) Season the veal on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
MAKING
7) In a large skillet, add butter to melt down in 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat.
8) Sauté the veal paillards in batches for 5 minutes by turning once, until the pieces are well browned and tender.
9) Place these veal pieces on a heatproof platter, cover loosely with foil and keep warm in the oven.
10) In another bowl, add remaining 6 tablespoons oil, the garlic, mustard and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk the mixture until blended.
11) Pour this dressing over the mixed greens and toss to coat evenly.
FINALIZING
12) Use 4 warmed large plates, to arrange all the veal paillards evenly. Pour out the fat in the pan.
13) Return the pan to moderate heat and add the vinegar.
14) Bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
15) Add the mixed greens to the hot pan and toss to mix in the vinegar.
SERVING
16) Serve the salad on top of the veal by dividing in equal amount for all 4 plates.
Chef
