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Celeriac Bread Spread (Czech Celerová pomazánka)
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Celeriac Bread Spread (Czech Celerová pomazánka)

Celeriac, a root vegetable commonly used in Czech cuisine, is the star of this popular recipe for a refreshing bread spread. It's a delicious choice anytime, whether as a hearty snack on a slice of bread or as a light meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces celeriac
  • 1 medium carrot
  • ½ medium apple sweeter variety
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 Tablespoons yogurt fat content about 10 %, or sour cream, white
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice freshly pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Split the celery head in half. Trim the remaining roots at the top, and peel off the outer skin with a peeler. Grate 7 ounces celeriac finely using a grater.
  2. Peel and finely grate 1 medium carrot. Peel and core ½ medium apple and grate it coarsely (large holes) for a better texture.
  3. Place grated celeriac, carrot, and apple in a bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons mayonaisse, 4 Tablespoons white yogurtor sour cream). Season with 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix well, and let it chill in the refrigerator for about ten minutes.
  4. Top the celery spread on the bread slices in a generous layer and garnish with chopped green scallions for added flavor and a nice display.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes 4 portions.
  • The best breads for this spread are Czech Chleba rye bread, Veka white bread, Housky braided rolls, or Rohlíky rolls. A French baguette is also an excellent choice.
  • STORAGE: Store the spread in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap, where it will keep for about 4-5 days. On the second day, you may notice some released liquid on the surface, which is nothing to worry about; just stir the spread well.
  • Before serving, let the spread sit on the kitchen counter at room temperature for at least half an hour.
  • How do you enhance this celery bread spread? Add finely chopped hard-boiled eggs or grated hard cheese (in the Czech Republic, we often use semi-hard Dutch cheese such as Gouda or Edam). If you like garlic, one or two mashed cloves will take the spread to a new level of flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 244mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2640IU (53%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2640IU 53%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.