Celeriac is a great choice in place of (or combined with) potatoes but which dishes does it particularly compliment and how should you serve it? If you’re wondering what to eat with celeriac and how to pair it with other flavours, read on for ideas.
Celeriac goes with…
Celeriac is a rather neglected vegetable but it is tasty, nutritious and well worth investigating. It’s good with so many things. If you are wondering what to eat with celeriac, read on for ideas on how to serve this delicious and versatile vegetable.
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Meat and game
Beef stews, wild boar, pheasant and other game are traditional matches for celeriac – anything with a rich dark gravy. Serve celeriac mash on the side to mop all those rich juices. It is lighter than mashed potato and has a subtle earthy flavour that pairs well with stronger meats.
Game has been less popular in recent decades but with renewed interest in free-range meat, these dishes may be ripe for a revival – with plenty of celeriac on the side.
Fish
Seafood stews work well with celeriac mash, or you could incorporate slices of celeriac into a one pot dish.
Richer seafood is a good choice. Try celeriac mash with salmon where you would usually serve rice.
The French sometimes serve a mousseline puree of celeriac with lobster and something similar would work with crab.
Dairy
Celeriac is delicious in a gratin with cream and Gruyere or other mountain cheeses. It also pairs well with creamy blue cheeses.
Try incorporating Stilton or gorgonzola dolce into a celeriac bake to serve with fresh crusty bread. You could also bake the celeriac, stuffed with blue cheese and hazelnuts.
Vegetables and fruit
Celeriac makes a great addition to vegetarian and vegan dishes. It is pleasantly savoury while other roots can be very sweet, so it is great for balance. It is good with hazelnuts and apples in both cooked dishes and raw in a salad.
Mix celeriac with other winter roots and onions in a creamy vegetable bake. Sweet red peppers work well too.
Make a celeriac mousse to serve as a vegetarian starter and serve garnished with thyme and flaked toasted nuts. Alternatively, breadcrumb and fry celeriac to dip in your a blue cheese mousse.
In raw salads, grate it with carrot or incorporate it into a classic coleslaw.
Herbs & spices
Warming woody spices work well with celeriac, especially when it is roasted. Try it with mace or even cinnamon.
Thyme is probably the best herb to compliment that savoury earthiness.
For a little heat, try horseradish instead of chilli. It’s perfect for spicing up celeriac mash.
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