Spicy Cold Braised Celery

1. 1

   Boil the celery in lightly salted water for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Drain, cool under cold running water and set aside.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet and saute the scallions for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Add the broth, coriander seeds, celery seeds and chili-pepper flakes and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the celery and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce heat to very low and simmer until the celery is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

7. 7

   If more than 1 cup of broth remains, remove the celery and continue cooking until the broth has reduced.

8. 8

   Recombine celery and broth in a flat container, add the salt and refrigerate, covered with tinfoil, for 1 hour.

9. 9

   Chop 1/2 of the cilantro leaves with the celery leaves and add to the celery.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the remaining cilantro on top and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.