Serve with chicken, steak, or lamb and dinner is done!
Gnarly, dude.That’s the expression that comes to mind when I think of celery root.
It really is rather gnarlya big bulbous root vegetable, often tangled with twisted daughter roots.
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What Does Celery Root Taste Like?
That said, it is one of the most lovely things to eat.
Raw, it’s delightful insalads.
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Cooked, it sweetens and tastes a little like a parsnip that fell in with some celery ribs.
It’s a perfect side for lamb, steak, or chicken.
What Is Celery Root?
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Celery root, also called celeriac, is a root vegetable.
It’s very closely related to celery, but it’s not simply the root of celery.
There may be some crevices with little roots still stuck at the bottom where the hanging roots were.
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Cut into the crevices and remove any of those little roots.
Then, using a vegetable peeler or a knife, peel the outside layer of the celery root.
Then, for this recipe, cut the root into 1-inch cubes.
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Celery root that was harvested more mature may have very fibrous bits inside.
If so, cut them out and discard them.
What to Serve With Celery Root Mash
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While the water is coming to a boil, peel the celery roots with a knife.
Cut the celery roots into 1-inch pieces.
Add the cubed celery root to the boiling water and boil for 25 or 30 minutes, until soft.
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Drain the pot, return the celery roots to the pot to the stovetop on low.
Mash the celery root with a potato masher until it is as smooth as you like it.
Add salt to taste and garnish with the celery root leaves, if using.
