Blanquette - French stew

This is a traditional French recipe. Blanquette is a French stew. In the classic version of the dish the meat is simmered in a white stock and served in a sauce velouté enriched with cream and egg. It is still among the most popular meat dishes in France.

You can substitute veal with pork loin, it's delicious!

Ingredients:

1kg of meet (for 4 people) veal or pork loin

Crème fraîche 20 cl

6 Carrots

2 Leeks

2 Bay leaves

Thyme

Celery or celery powder

Olive oil

Water

Salt

Directions:

1. Cut the meat into small pieces and remove any excess fat

2. Sear the meat into a dutch oven with olive oil

3. Cover with water

4. Add 1 leek cut into small pieces

5. Add the carrots cut into small pieces

6. Add the celery cut into smal pieces

7. Add the bay leaves and the thyme

8. Let the stew simmer for 2 hours

9. Remove excess broth and fat

10. Add the crème fraîche and the remaining leek 20 minutes before the end of cooking

11. Serve with veggies and rice or potatoes