A.K.A

celery root

What is it?

Celeriac looks like a hairy softball and tastes like a cross between celery and parsley. It’s delicious raw and cooked. Try it diced, shredded, or julienned in salads or add it to a soup or stew or to a creamy gratin. For a delicious twist on mashed potatoes, replace up to half the potatoes with cubed celery root and boil together until both are tender.

Kitchen math:

1 large celery root = 1-1/2 to 2 lb.

Don’t have it?

Other winter vegetables, such as parsnip or turnips can take the place of celeriac with some flavor differences. In salads or slaws, use a little less celery in place of celeriac.

How to choose:

Choose those about the size of a baseball; larger ones can be woody or spongy inside. It should be firm and heavy with no signs of sprouting or shriveling. If its parsley-like leaves are still attached, they should look fresh, not wilted.

How to prep:

To trim, cut off the leaves (if there are any) and the top and bottom of the root and then slice away the knobby skin until the inner white part of the root appears. Expect a good amount of trim loss due to the uneven surface of the root. Like a potato, peeled celery root turns brown, so drop it in a bowl of cold water or wait to peel until just before you need it.

How to store:

Keep celeriac dry, cool, and in the dark where it can last eight to twelve days before they begin to show any signs of deterioration.

Recipes

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  Celery Root and Rutabaga Mash

  It’s hard to believe that this elegant purée begins with two of autumn’s most humble-looking roots. This mash would be excellent with roast chicken or turkey or even red-wine-braised short…

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  Celery Root, Celery Heart, and Celery Leaf Salad

  This salad is for the celery lover, as it uses the root, heart, and leaves. It’s a study in contrasts and colors, with textural crunch from the sliced celery heart…

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  Slow-Cooker Braised Chicken with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Root Vegetables

  Inspired by coq au vin, this colorful dish balances the earthiness of mushrooms, bittersweet notes of Brussels sprouts, and smokiness of bacon. Feel free to use any type of mushroom.…

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  Sweet Potato and Celery Root Soup

  The secret to the not-too-sweet flavor of this velvety soup is celery root, or celeriac. Its light celery-parsley notes balance the sweetness of the potatoes and the pepper bite of…

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  Cream of Celery and Celery Root Soup

  This soup is smooth and delicate, and its elegant celery leaf garnish makes it a perfect first course for a dinner party. Adding celery root (a relative of celery) imbues…

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  Celery Root Rémoulade

  This classic French side dish features a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, anchovies, cornichons, and herbs.

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  Garlic-Infused Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root

  Don't be afraid of all the garlic that goes into this creamy mash; the garlic simmers with the milk, infusing it with a mellow, sweet flavor.

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  Asian-Style Slaw with Green Mango

  浓烈的气味的绿色芒果在这个沙拉goes really well with fish or shrimp.

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  Red Wine-Braised Pot Roast