Seasoning and Companions

Veal's versatility makes it exciting to prepare. Veal's delicate flavor can be developed in countless ways using seasonings and ingredients from the traditional to the innovative:

• Veal chop dusted with spices, kumquat chutney, cauliflower and madeira jus – Vong, New York
• Anise crusted veal with caramelized oyster mushrooms – Nica's, New York
• Mongolian, marinated, grilled veal chop with grilled Chinese eggplant and Thai fried rice – Norman's, Coral Gables, Florida
• Pine nut and garlic chive crusted veal medallions, Thai basil mashed potato and yin yang mustard sauce – Chanterelles, Philadelphia
• Rack of veal with rosemary, braised vegetables and mushroom juice – Fournou's Ovens, San Francisco

Veal's possibilities are unlimited. However, Chef Rayment of the Ritz-Carlton Dining Room in Boston cautions: ''Veal absorbs seasonings so well that you need to be careful that you don't overseason and lose the taste of the veal.''

Veal Seasoning and Companions
Wines & Liqueurs	Fruits & Juices	Herbs, Spices & Flavorings	Vegetables	Other Ingredients
Chardonnay and other white wines	Citrus juice and zest	Fresh thyme, sage, anise, rosemary, fennel, and basil	Fresh and dried tomatoes	Prosciutto
Marsala	Blood orange	Infused oil	Asparagus	Crab, lobster
Madeira	Kumquat	Truffle oil	Eggplant	Mushrooms, all varieties
Cognac	Apple	Wood smoke	Squash	Capers
Vermouth	Cranberry	Soy sauce	Artichoke	Pine nuts
Brandy	Plantain	Salsa verde	Leek, shallot, onion	Pecans
	Dried apricot		Potatoes	Brie, goat, and mozzarella cheeses
		Peppers		Bacon, pancetta