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Celeriac is a root vegetable. It comes from certain types of celery root and was originally derived from word celery. It has a stronger flavour than celery and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Ingredients
- Celeriac
- Lemon juice
Steps
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1Select the celeriac. When choosing celeriac, look for smaller bulbs in the store.
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2Remove the skin before use. This part is not edible. Do so by peeling it carefully using a sharp knife or a strong peeler.
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3Immerse the cut celeriac immediately in a bowl of water which has had some lemon juice added to it. This is because celeriac discolours when it is exposed to air. Keep it in this bowl until you use it.
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4Cook with celeriac. It can be used in salads, soups, and gratins.
- If used raw, grate it and add to a salad. Sprinkle lemon juice over it to prevent discoloration.
- Use like potatoes. Boil and mash it, dice for potato salads, or add to soups.
- Slice thinly and turn it into a gratin.
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QuestionCan I eat celeriac raw?
wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, celeriac can be eaten raw, in the form of a celeriac salad. Remove the tough outer skin, then cut the celeriac into julienne strips. Toss with lemon juice to coat the julienne strips and stop them from browning before adding to a salad of your choice. If you want to feature celeriac, the traditional salad using celeriac strips is the French dish céleri rémoulade, which includes mayonnaise, cream and mustard.
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QuestionWhy do I need to look for smaller celeriac when buying?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThe smaller celeriacs are likely to be in the best condition for eating. Larger ones may be hollow or a bit spongy in the middle. This doesn't mean you can't buy big ones, just avoid really big or huge ones. Also check for firmness overall and shy away from any with bruises.Support wikiHow by unlocking this staff-researched answer.
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QuestionIs celery root used as a garlic substitute?
CaeiiaTop AnswererNo, they are completely different things. -
QuestionCan I use celeriac in a root veggie gratin with rutabaga, turnip, parsnip, yam, heavy cream & gruyere? Will slice all to same thickness on Cuisinart.
Community AnswerCeleriac would go well in a root vegetable gratin. And yes, do keep it to the same thickness to ensure all of the root vegetables cook evenly at the same time. It is likely to be a most tasty dish! -
QuestionWhat does celeriac taste like?
Community AnswerCeleriac has an earthy flavor, with perhaps a bit of nuttiness. Some people can taste echoes of celery in it (they're from the same family), but others don't taste the celery flavor at all. It's a popular vegetable in France, which is a good indicator it's worth giving it a try to see whether you like it.
Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife or strong peeler
- Bowl with water and lemon juice added
