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celery Victor

🇺🇸 A dish from United States

celery Victor, a dish from United States
Katje Sabin from Chicago, IL, USA · CC BY 2.0

Celery Victor is an historical American marinated celery salad dish invented in 1910 by Victor Hirtzler, head chef at San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel, who is also credited with inventing Crab Louie.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscelery hearts, broth, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper
🔥Cooking methodbraised then chilled and marinated
👅Flavour & styletangy, savory, light vinaigrette-dressed
🕒When it’s eatenstarter or cold salad

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Where does celery Victor come from?
celery Victor is a dish that originated in United States.
What is celery Victor?
Celery Victor is an historical American marinated celery salad dish invented in 1910 by Victor Hirtzler, head chef at San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel, who is also credited with inventing Crab Louie.