To give the potato garnish piquancy will help the root of celery, which can be purchased in any market for a ridiculous price. Despite the fact that within the framework of our modern cooking celery root is clearly underestimated, it is actively brewed, baked and baked all over the world. Of course, pure celery puree is a dish that can be doubted in taste, however, when mixed with mashed potatoes or other root crops, the celery leaves a pleasant taste.
To prepare the dish, only the roots are taken, the puree from the stalks of celery is not cooked in view of their fibrousness - such puree will not have either pleasant taste or pleasant consistency.
Recipe for puree from celery root
Ingredients:
- celery root - 500 g;
- cauliflower inflorescence - 500 g;
- salt - 1/2 tsp;
- Butter - 3 tbsp. spoons.
Preparation
The celery root is cleaned and cut into cubes of medium size. Inflorescences are thoroughly washed.
We put a large pot of water on the fire, and on top place a basket for steaming. Put in a basket of celery and cabbage, cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, until soft. If you have an electric steamer, use it.
We divide the vegetables into two portions and each we rub until uniform with a blender. Mix the mashed potatoes with butter and salt.
How to cook pumpkin puree with celery?
Ingredients:
- pumpkin - 500 g;
- olive oil;
- salt, pepper - to taste;
- tarragon - 2 branches;
- garlic - 1 clove;
- celery root - 1 piece;
- cream - 1/2 tbsp .;
- bay leaves - 1 pc.
Preparation
Oven heat up to 180 degrees and bake a pumpkin in it, after cutting it in cubes, oiling and sprinkling with leaves of tarragon. Also we grease pieces of a pumpkin with a clove of garlic. The baking should take 30-35 minutes.
The celery root is cleaned and cut into cubes. We bring water to a boil and put a bay leaf in it. Boil the celery pieces until soft. Using a blender, beat the pumpkin and celery. We add cream as needed, as well as salt and pepper.
Puree from celery root with carrots
Ingredients:
- carrots - 500 g;
- celery root - 1 piece;
- rosemary - 1 branch;
- butter - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- salt, pepper - to taste;
- brown sugar - to taste.
Preparation
Carrots and celery root are cleaned and cut into cubes. We put root crops in a saucepan, pour water and add a sprig of rosemary. Cook the vegetables until soft, after which the water is drained, leaving only 1/2 cup of liquid. Transfer the vegetables into the bowl of the blender and beat with butter, seasoning with salt, sugar and pepper. Continuing whipping, gradually add the stored liquid after cooking. The finished mashed potatoes should be homogeneous and smooth.
Mashed potatoes with celery
Ingredients:
- potatoes (large) - 3 pcs .;
- salt, pepper - to taste;
- celery root - 1 piece;
- cream - 1 item;
- butter - 100 g.
Preparation
Potatoes and celery root are cleaned and cut into cubes. We put vegetables in a saucepan and pour water. We put the pan on the fire and let its contents boil down to softness (about 10-12 minutes). Then, the excess water is drained, and the celery and potatoes are placed in the blender bowl.
Ingredients for our puree season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, add half the butter and a couple tablespoons of cream. Whisk the mashed potatoes until smooth. If the consistency of the mashed potatoes does not suit you - add a little more cream and butter, and then repeat the whipping. By the way, you can grind the puree from potatoes and celery with a simple press for potatoes, and for greater uniformity it can be wiped through a sieve.