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Celeriac Puree (Celery Root Mash)

This creamy celeriac puree is a perfect side for Sunday dinner or special meals. It’s a great alternative to mashed potatoes and pairs well with fish, roast meats, and casseroles.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large celeriac about 2.2-2.5 lbs/ 1-1.2 kg, Note 1
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • ¼ cup full-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Note 2
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream Note 3
  • Fine sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cube celeriac. Place in the saucepan together with the peeled garlic cloves. Add stock and milk; the vegetables don't have to be entirely covered with liquid; they will be cooked in the steam.1 large celeriac + 6 garlic cloves + ¼ cup vegetable stock + ¼ cup full-fat milk
  2. Cook celeriac: Bring to a gentle boil and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  3. Drain but reserve the liquid. Add about ¼ cup of the cooking liquid to the vegetables.
  4. Blend celery root: Add butter, salt, and pepper and blend to your desired consistency. Stir in crème fraiche and adjust the taste generously with salt and pepper.2 tablespoons unsalted butter + 3 tablespoons sour cream + fine sea salt and black pepper

Notes

  • Celeriac, also known as celery root, cannot be replaced with celery stalks in this recipe.
  • Butter: You can use salted butter as well; adjust the salt amount accordingly.
  • Dairy: For a milder taste, the sour cream can be replaced with about 5 tablespoons of heavy cream. In this case, add only a little of the cooking liquid when you blend the cooked celeriac and add more as required. You can also substitute the sour cream with creme fraiche or full-fat cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 519mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 519mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

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