Description
I joke that celery root tastes like celery if celery actually tasted good; for the most part, this is true. The flavor is quite mild and pleasant, and the texture is somewhat similar to mashed potatoes. This simple puree is a very versatile side dish, but the tasty root will also work sliced thin and layered in a gratin, either with or without potatoes. I hope you give this great fall and winter vegetable a try soon.
Ingredients
- 1 large celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 lemon, juiced, divided
- kosher salt to taste
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Place celery root
- 1/2 of the lemon juice
- and kosher salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender
- 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- Blend celery root
- cream
- and butter in a blender until smooth. Push puree into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer with a wooden spoon or spatula until puree is completely smooth. Drizzle remaining lemon juice into puree and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6