vegetable
Celery
In a nutshell
Celery's crisp texture and herbaceous notes add freshness to dishes.
Flavor profile
warm1
sweet1
pungent1
bitter1
floral0
earthy1
citrus0
smoky0
Aroma: fresh, herbaceous
Good to know
Origin: Mediterranean
Forms: stalks
Storage: Refrigerate, wrapped to prevent drying.
How to use celery
Stock Staple
Mirepoix with celery; heat breaks cellulose, releasing flavor compounds.
Salad Crunch
Add sliced celery to salads for crunch and a refreshing taste.
What goes with celery
- Onion. Celery and onion form the aromatic base of many stocks and soups, adding savory and fresh notes.
- Chicken Stock. Celery's crisp aromas brighten chicken stock's hearty flavors.
- Carrot. Sweet carrot contrasts with celery's peppery flavor.
- Peanut. Peanuts add richness and texture to celery’s crispness.
- Cream. Cream's fat smooths celery’s bitterness, adding body.
- Beef Chuck. Celery adds a savory, slightly bitter note to long-braised beef.
- Tomato. Celery's fresh, slightly bitter notes balance tomato's sweet acid.
- Lemon. Lemon's acid cuts through celery’s mild flavor.
Mistakes to avoid
- Oxidation browns it, dulling appeal.
- Prolonged heat ruins its crisp texture.
Ideas for tonight
- Add to peanut chicken stir-fry.
- Use in a Waldorf salad.
- Chop into a bolognese base.
Celery: questions
What does celery taste like?
Celery's crisp texture and herbaceous notes add freshness to dishes., with an aroma that is fresh, herbaceous.
What goes well with celery?
Celery pairs best with onion, chicken stock, carrot, peanut, cream. Celery and onion form the aromatic base of many stocks and soups, adding savory and fresh notes.
How do you use celery in cooking?
Stock Staple: mirepoix with celery; heat breaks cellulose, releasing flavor compounds.
How should you store celery?
Refrigerate, wrapped to prevent drying.
What is the most common mistake with celery?
Oxidation browns it, dulling appeal.
