With succulent veal and fresh green vegetables this dish from Cristina Bowerman is perfect to serve on any occasion. By cooking the flesh sous vide, it ensures a tender result.
Place the leeks in a hot frying pan until charred. Transfer to the oven until the are charred throughout, this will take about an hour. Cool and blitz to a powder in a blender
Cut the artichokes into thin slices on a mandoline and deep fry at 160°C until golden brown and crispy, drain on kitchen paper, season with salt and reserve
Blanch the monskbeard for 1 minute in boiling salted water and refresh in iced water. Thinly slice the lettuce and mix with the drained monksbeard. Season with oil, salt and lemon juice
Pod the peas. Blend the shells in a blender with a little water until you have a sauce consistency and season with salt. Pass through a fine sieve and reserve
Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a pan, add the broad beans and peas and sweat for 1 minute. Add the juiced pea shells and the vegetable stock and simmer until the vegetables are cooked
Cristina Bowerman is a multi-talented chef with a passion for travel and innovative cooking. Her creative plates are rooted in Italian tradition with international flair.
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