The Call of Celeriac
Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a variety of celery cultivated just for the root. Sometimes referred to as celery knob.
This simple, traditional French dish of grated celery root salad makes a delicious side dish with roasted lamb and fish or as part of a mixed veggie platter. Christine Coke of Coke Farm offered this house-favorite recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 celery root
- 1–2 lemons (Meyer lemons, if available)
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or to taste
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
Choose a firm celery root (celeriac). Cut away the skin all around and submerge in water to prevent browning. Grate celery root using a potato grater or a Cuisinart. Sprinkle with lemon juice as you grate so the celery root will not turn brown. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Add more lemon juice to taste. You can also add some vinegar in place of lemon juice and some parsley to taste if desired.
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