What is Celery Root? / Celery Root Purée Recipe

Celery Root is a clean, tart root vegetable in the celery family that's perfect for braises, salads, and purées. Today we investigated and learned a bit about it's 'roots' and how to cook with it.



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[angar8668]

Awesome!! I'm going to try this. I've been wanting to change from the same ol' veges we've always eaten.  Now to do away with the starchy potato!! Thanks Daniel!

[danieldelaney]

@angar8668 Of course! Let me know how you like it.

[ein08by]

wait, wait, I thought the worlds most ugly vegetable was hilary clinton ??

[danieldelaney]

@ein08by HAHAHAHA

[Babanyul1]

if you grate it into a mushroom sauce it makes it brings the flavors of the mushrooms out beautifully

Great show!

[danieldelaney]

@Babanyul1 who knew! I'll have to try that.

[danieldelaney]

@kerberos623 Ah nice! I never ventured past the standard mirepoix, but I bet it imparts a great flavor.

[danieldelaney]

@neatkitten :)

[kerberos623]

I use it shredded in my pasta meatsauce, togeter with carrots and parnsips. it's goood!

[neatkitten]

very informative !! thanks Dan :)