Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Marilyn, First celeriac and celery root are the same, right? It looks like a rooty knob? And second, how does one prepare it? Peel and cook in water and mash, like mashed potatoes? Or do you do something else with it? TIA, Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Celeriac is the root of celery, a rooty knob. Cut off the bottom with a sharp knife, use a vegtable peeler to peel like a potato. I cut it in cubes and roast it just like I do my butternut squash. Last time I made it I cubed it and put it in with my other vegtables and roasted it with my cornish hens. It tastes just like celery. no, I can't imagine it'd taste good boiled and mashed.... I've read that it should be tried when things look real good because although it doesn't seem fiberous like celery it can cause problems, so be careful. I only had a couple tastes and did fine....You may find it's really not that amazing of vegtable, but it's interesting to try I thought. just my 2 cents, sandy uc since 2004 scd 3 months. 2.5 mg prednizone!!!!Mara Schiffren wrote: Marilyn,First celeriac and celery root are the same, right? It looks like a rooty knob?And second, how does one prepare it?Peel and cook in water and mash, like mashed potatoes? Or do you dosomething else with it?TIA,Mara Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 At 09:08 PM 3/4/2008, you wrote: First celeriac and celery root are the same, right? It looks like a rooty knob? Mara, Yep. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeriac >> And second, how does one prepare it? Peel and cook in water and mash, like mashed potatoes? Or do you do something else with it? << I scrape off the fuzzy brownish exterior. You can chop it into cubes or slice it on a mandolin. I boil it until tender, drain, and then whiz it up smooth with a hand blender. Throw in some DCCC, butter, white pepper, and salt, and Voila! slightly celery-flavored mashed " potatoes " . (I have an actual recipe, with amounts, if anyone's interested, but it's kind of like making actual mashed potatoes: everyone adds the amounts of whatever THEY like best....) I also, after scraping of the exterior, run it on the mandolin with the julienne blades and cut it into either thick or thin strips. Boil and drain. These make great " noodles " to toss into soups, or a firmer veg to cover with sauce. I have also taken some of the thicker (already cooked tender) " noodles " and deep fried them, drained, and salted, and although it was a little softer than a potato, it made a decent French Fry. (I tried it without cooking them before frying, and they didn't sit well with me.) I love celeriac! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 wow, who would have guessed celeriac mashed tasted so good. I will have to give it another chance later on down the road! SANDY scd 3 months uc since 2004"Wizop Marilyn L. Alm" wrote: I love celeriac! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 At 11:55 PM 3/4/2008, you wrote: wow, who would have guessed celeriac mashed tasted so good. I will have to give it another chance later on down the road! Sandy, If I'd known about celeriac at my three month mark, I don't know I'd have tried it. It looks so UGLY! <g> It's generally considered pretty fibrous, and those with strictures might want to view it with care. Although it's a possibility that that limitation is for the chunked celeriac. I would think that if it's whipped up really well, it would be no more difficult than other whipped items. (Well, it's still stage 3 on the Pecan Bread list... same as, I believe, cauliflower.) Of course, someone who has structures may know better than I do. For me, though, it's become as versatile a vegetable as zucchini -- and I eat a LOT of zucchini! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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