Celeriac Chops

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the celery in half (makes it easier to handle) and peel.
2. 2
   Cut it in slices about 1/2 inch thick.
3. 3
   Put the celeryslices in a bowl with water and lemonjuice.
4. 4
   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
5. 5
   Add the celeryslices and cook, but don't cook it to soft.
6. 6
   It should have quite some bite left to it.
7. 7
   Transfer the celeryslices to a bowl of icewater to stop the cookingprocess.
8. 8
   Pat them dry.
9. 9
   Season them with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and paprika.
10. 10
    Drench with flour.
11. 11
    Coat with the beaten eggs.
12. 12
    Coat with the breadcrumbs.
13. 13
    Fry it in olive oil in a nonstick pan until nicely browned on both sides.
14. 14
    Serve alone or serve with a slice of ham and cheese on top.