The celeriac is an old vegetable that is making its way back onto the culinary scene thanks to its unique taste and numerous benefits. It is now available in a variety of unmissable recipes that you must certainly know. So here are 5 unique celeriac recipes that you just have to try to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Remoulade reimagined with capers and pickles
This first recipe combines the crunchiness of celeriac with the spiciness of capers and gherkins, all bound together by a light and tasty homemade mayonnaise. To make this delicious starter, start by washing and peeling your celeriac, then grate it roughly. Add finely chopped capers and gherkins, as well as a mix of low-calorie homemade mayo flavored with aromatic herbs. All that’s left is to enjoy this fresh and crunchy seasonal salad!
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Tip:
To add a splash of color and even more flavor to this revisited remoulade, do not hesitate to sprinkle your dish with a few sprigs of dill or flat parsley.
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The Surprising Celery Root Gratin
Who said that gratin could only be made from potatoes? This root vegetable with its subtle taste also lends itself wonderfully to oven baking, smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce and topped with golden grated cheese. To make this convivial and gourmet dish, start by cutting your peeled celeriac into very thin slices, then parboil them in a saucepan of boiling salted water for a few minutes. Drain well the slices and arrange them in a previously buttered gratin dish.
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Preparing the béchamel:
Then make your béchamel by melting butter (40g) in a saucepan, add some flour (40g) and mix well to obtain a homogeneous paste. Pour in little by little milk (500ml) while continuing to stir constantly until you get a smooth and thick sauce. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Coat your slices of celeriac with this béchamel, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake everything for about 40 minutes at 180°C until the top is nicely browned. Serve your delicious celeriac gratin hot accompanied by a nice green salad and enjoy!
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A creamy and comforting celeriac soup
To fully enjoy the delicious taste of this old-fashioned vegetable, why not cook it in the form of a comforting velouté, ideal for the chilly autumn or winter evenings? For this, nothing could be simpler: you just need to peel and cut your celeriac into cubes, cook it in a large pot with a chopped onion and a few similarly cut potatoes. Cover everything with water or chicken broth, then let simmer until the vegetables are very tender.
Mix and enjoy:
Blend the mixture using an immersion blender to achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Gently reheat the soup, add a little fresh cream and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving your hot celeriac soup, sprinkled with golden croutons and chopped parsley for even more indulgence.
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The oven-roasted celeriac
Did you know that oven-roasted celeriac has a completely unique and irresistible flavor? This original recipe highlights this digestible and tasty vegetable thanks to cooking simply enhanced by herbs and spices. First preheat your oven to 200°C, then peel and cut your celeriac into regular pieces.
Seasoning and cooking:
Then place the pieces in an oven-safe dish, drizzle some olive oil, a few cloves of garlic cut in half, some fresh thyme and/or rosemary, and a little smoked paprika. Mix everything well so that each piece is well coated, then bake for about 35 minutes until the celeriac is tender and golden. This delicious accompaniment is sure to surprise your guests with its unique and refined flavor!
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A creamy celeriac puree
Finally, to end this list of unique recipes made from celeriac, discover the purée of this tasty vegetable, both light and indulgent at the same time. To make this creamy purée, start by peeling and cutting your celeriac and a potato into cubes. Cook these in a pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes, until they are tender.
Guaranteed creaminess:
Drain the vegetables next and blend them using an immersion blender or a food processor, adding a spoonful of fresh cream and a bit of butter to obtain a creamy and tasty texture. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to your taste, then serve this beautiful celeriac puree accompanied by a grilled meat or a roasted fish for a refined meal full of flavors.
So here are 5 unique celery-root recipes that you absolutely must try in order to introduce this lesser-known vegetable to your guests while delighting their taste buds. Don’t hesitate to let your imagination run wild to create even more variations around this flavorful ingredient!