Celery

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Celeriac, and celeriac tubers in particular, have earned their place in European cuisine as a versatile, healthy and rich-tasting ingredient. It is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and was highly prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans, not only for its culinary but also for its medicinal properties.

How to recognise a good celery?

Choosing fresh and tasty celeriac is easy if you know what to look for:

• Appearance: celery should be smooth or slightly rough to the touch, firm and heavy for its size. Avoid pieces that have soft spots or cracks.
• Colour: The healthy tuber is pale, creamy in colour. Too dark spots or deep brown discoloration may indicate that the celery is not fresh.
• Green: If the green part is still on, it should be bright and fragrant, as this also indicates the freshness of the celery.

How do we use it in the kitchen?

Celery is one of the most versatile vegetables and can be used in countless ways:

1. For soups and stocks: celeriac adds a rich, earthy flavour to meat and vegetable soups.
2. Purees and creams: cooked and pureed, it is easy to make a silky celeriac puree, perfect as a side dish with roast meats, for example.
3. In salads: raw, thinly sliced or grated, it gives salads a crunchy texture and fresh flavour.
4. Baked or grilled: baked in the oven or grilled, it has a sweeter, caramelised flavour.
5. Steamed as a side dish: a light, quick and healthy side dish.

How do we store it?

To keep your celery fresh for a long time, you should follow these steps:

• Refrigeration: celery tubers are stored in the refrigerator, preferably wrapped in damp paper towels to prevent them from drying out.
• Dry, cool place: If you don’t have room in the fridge, you can store celery in a dry, cool place, such as a pantry, but in this case you will be able to keep it fresh for a shorter period of time.
• Removing green parts: fresh green leaves are stored separately as they wilt sooner.

Interesting facts about celery

• Nutritional value: celery is a low-calorie, high-fibre vegetable that is particularly rich in vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. For this reason, it is often recommended for dieters and health-conscious people.
• Medicinal effects: celery is traditionally believed to have diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects. Celery is also known to be used to aid digestion.
• Kitchen trick: If you want to cook celeriac quickly without pre-cooking, it’s ready almost immediately after peeling and slicing into thin slices.

Why choose celery?

Celery not only adds a new level of flavour to everyday dishes, it also has countless health benefits. It is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to prepare varied, healthy and delicious meals.

Tips for use:

• Pairing: celeriac’s flavour harmonises well with apples, walnuts, thyme, cream or even mustard.
• Use of leftovers: the celeriac rind and the green parts can be used to cook stock, thus reducing waste.
• Creative idea: try a “steak” version of celery! Cut it into thick slices and grill or pan-fry it for a special vegetarian dish.

Celery in our lives

Celery is an ingredient that both enriches our food and supports our health. Whether used in classic Hungarian dishes or in international recipes, celeriac is a great addition to any kitchen. It’s worth experimenting with it and incorporating it into our everyday lives, as this seemingly unassuming tuber has a lot of surprises in store.