Celeriac

/səˈleriæk/
noun

A type of vegetable that is a variety of celery grown for its edible roots, hypocotyl, and shoots.

I'm planning to make a creamy celeriac soup for dinner tonight.
Visual representation of "celeriac" - A type of vegetable that is a variety of celery grown for its edible roots, hypocotyl, and shoots.

Often appears as...

  • celeriac soup
  • roast celeriac
noun

A type of vegetable that is a variety of celery grown for its edible roots, hypocotyl, and shoots.

I'm planning to make a creamy celeriac soup for dinner tonight.
Visual representation of "celeriac" - A type of vegetable that is a variety of celery grown for its edible roots, hypocotyl, and shoots.

Often appears as...

  • celeriac soup
  • roast celeriac
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Culinary Context

Celeriac is commonly used in cooking, often in soups, stews, or pureed dishes.

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The chef garnished the dish with thin slices of raw celeriac.
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Taste Profile

Celeriac has a flavor that's similar to celery, but milder and slightly nutty.

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Celeriac adds a subtle, earthy flavor to the vegetable broth.
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Texture Note

When cooked, celeriac becomes tender and can be mashed or pureed smoothly.

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Mashed celeriac was served as a side dish with the roast chicken.
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Culinary Context

Celeriac is commonly used in cooking, often in soups, stews, or pureed dishes.

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The chef garnished the dish with thin slices of raw celeriac.
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Taste Profile

Celeriac has a flavor that's similar to celery, but milder and slightly nutty.

Illustration for Taste Profile
Celeriac adds a subtle, earthy flavor to the vegetable broth.
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Texture Note

When cooked, celeriac becomes tender and can be mashed or pureed smoothly.

Illustration for Texture Note
Mashed celeriac was served as a side dish with the roast chicken.
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Culinary Context

Celeriac is commonly used in cooking, often in soups, stews, or pureed dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Context
The chef garnished the dish with thin slices of raw celeriac.
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Taste Profile

Celeriac has a flavor that's similar to celery, but milder and slightly nutty.

Illustration for Taste Profile
Celeriac adds a subtle, earthy flavor to the vegetable broth.
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Texture Note

When cooked, celeriac becomes tender and can be mashed or pureed smoothly.

Illustration for Texture Note
Mashed celeriac was served as a side dish with the roast chicken.
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Quote examples

Mary Berry

British Chef

I grow herbs near the back door, and you can grow a wonderful selection of herbs and window boxes... My idea is that you should grow what you eat. There's no point in growing something like celeriac - which is very difficult to grow - if you hate it.
Portrait of Mary Berry

Quote examples

Mary Berry

British Chef

I grow herbs near the back door, and you can grow a wonderful selection of herbs and window boxes... My idea is that you should grow what you eat. There's no point in growing something like celeriac - which is very difficult to grow - if you hate it.
Portrait of Mary Berry
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