Celeriac

Preparation & Storage - Peel to remove the rough exterior. During preparation keep in water and lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Store in a cool place.

Roast - Cut into chunks, drizzle with oil, put in a roasting dish and cover with foil. Roast in a hot oven until tender - uncover for 15-20 minutes to brown.

Purée - Steam or boil until tender with carrots or potatoes. Mash or purée all the vegetables with nutmeg, seasonings, butter, yoghurt or fromage frais.

Soup - Use in soup with leeks and fennel.

Salad - Peel and grate. Toss in vinaigrette or mayonnaise adding thinly sliced apple, chopped walnuts and chopped spring onions.

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