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October 23, 2005
Savory Celeriac Mash
Celeriac is a type of celery grown for its knobby root. Although it can be cooked in a variety of ways, mashed with potatoes is the classic pairing. Open to a vast array of modifications, here is one the ways that we enjoy our mash. Please feel free to add comments as to how you prepare it.
Celeriac Mash
1 celeriac root, pared and cut into 1" chunks (about 1.5 cups)
1.5 cups of potatoes, cut into 1" chunks
1 TBS butter
1/4 c. onion finely chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground sage
1/4 c. half & half
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Dash of nutmeg
*Optional fried sage leaves as garnish
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the celeriac and potatoes. While the root vegetables are boiling, saute the onion and garlic over medium low heat until very soft and translucent. Do not brown. Add the nutmeg to the butter mixture.
Boil the celeriac and potatoes about 15-20 minutes or until quite soft. Drain them in a strainer. Wipe off any foam clinging to the pan and return the vegetables to the pan. Place the pan back on the warm burner to cook off any residual cooking fluid. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the half and half to the butter mixture, stirring to blend. Pour the butter mixture over the celeriac and potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or mixer.
Posted by Christine at October 23, 2005 08:03 PM
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