Veal Stew

Civet, meaning stew, is still a common French dish, though we would call Taillevent’s recipe a curry. The sauce is thickened with breadcrumbs or with a purée of peas, in much the same way that legumes are added to give body to curries in southern India. Grain of paradise is a pepper-flavored variety of cardamom, and verjuice is tart fruit juice.

Roast on the spit or on the grill without cooking the meat t