10 Ways to Prepare 芹菜根, AKA Celeriac
What tastes like celery but cooks like a root? Celeriac, of course! Also known as celery root, celeriac is lower in carbs, higher in fiber, and has just the right amount of sweetness, making it a great alternative to potatoes, whether roasted, 被捣成糊状的, or grated raw atop your salad.
We’ve put together a list of 10 unique ways to enjoy this underrated root veggie in your kitchen this winter!
准备 & Storing 芹菜根
If it’s your first time cooking with celery root, you might find yourself intimidated by how to prep it or even which one to pick at the grocery store. Here are some helpful tips to de-mystify this mysterious root veggie:
商店 for firm, unblemished roots that feel heavy for their size, with a greenish blush.
商店 在冰箱里, 未剥皮的, in an unsealed plastic bag, with a dry paper towel to absorb excess moisture, for up to 3 weeks.
擦洗 celery roots well, then trim the top and bottom with a sharp knife. Peel the skin with a vegetable peeler, then use a knife to trim any recessed or pocked parts of the root.
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Roasted 芹菜根 with Cumin & 欧芹
This is an easy recipe that lets the celeriac sweetness shine!
芹菜根 is peeled and chopped before being tossed with cumin seeds, 橄榄油, and 盐 and oven roasted alongside sliced red 洋葱.
Simple and flavorful, serve roasted celery root alongside herbed chicken breast.
Photo Courtesy of Feasting at Home
奶油 Celeriac Soup
奶油, 甜美的, and vegan-adaptable, this celeriac soup from Feasting at Home features licoricey 茴香 and parsley oil garnish for an elegant, well-balanced meal.
芹菜根, 洋葱, and 茴香 are diced and sauteed before being added to a blender and pureed to create a smooth, silky textured soup.
Turn this soup into a vegan-friendly option by simply excluding the sour cream or replacing it with vegan sour cream.
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芹菜根 Mash
A low-carb alternative to traditional 被捣成糊状的 potatoes, this celery root mash is a bit sweeter than its potato alternative, but extra nutritious, 太!
This mash is prepared in the same way as 被捣成糊状的 potatoes, 用牛奶, 盐, and butter coming together with cubed celery root.
Serve this healthy mash with simple baked chicken breast for a comforting and cozy seasonal dinner.
Photo Courtesy of Smitten Kitchen
Root Vegetable Gratin
Take full advantage of the bounty of winter root veggies with this gratin recipe from Smitten Kitchen!
芹菜根 is paired with sweet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, 茴香, 和洋葱 to create a very flavorful take on a standard potato gratin.
Serve this gratin in lieu of potatoes during the holidays or as a side dish at Friendsgiving.
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Lentil Salad with Apples, Walnuts & 芹菜根
Crunchy apples and celery root pair with protein-packed lentils and a flavorful cumin seed dressing in this beautiful seasonal salad from Feasting at Home.
芹菜根 and apples are cut into matchsticks before being combined with cooked and cooled lentils, chopped parsley, 和洋葱.
Cumin seed adds a bright, aromatic addition to the salad dressing that ties all the ingredients together.
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Parsnip-芹菜根 Latkes
一个甜, more fiber-packed alternative to traditional latkes, these parsnip-celery root latkes are sure to be a hit during the chilly winter months.
Parsnips and celery root are shredded before being combined with egg whites, 面粉, and seasonings and fried in a cast iron skillet.
Don’t forget to add a dollop of apple sauce or sour cream to finish them off!
More 芹菜根 Recipes
块根芹薯条 from Fuss Free Flavours
芹菜根 Salad (Remoulade) from The Spruce Eats
Simple Sautéed Celeriac from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Spicy Stir-Fried Fennel, Celery, and 芹菜根 With Chinese Sausage from Serious Eats