Cooking With Celeriac: 5 Recipes to Try

When it comes to cooking with vegetables, most of us are guilty of picking up the same things every time we head to the shop. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with potatoes, onions, peas or carrots – depending on who you ask, of course – there’s also more out there for you to try.

One underused vegetable that definitely deserves a stint in your kitchen is celeriac. You might have seen this particular ingredient on the menu at a restaurant or when watching Masterchef, as celeriac puree has become a bit of a posh favourite. However, you can do so much more with this ugly vegetable.

Celeriac may be the root of celery, but it doesn’t taste at all like celery sticks and has a totally different texture – promise! In fact, it can be used as a low-carb and delicious alternative to potatoes, especially as it is just as versatile.

This month, why not make the most of celeriac – which happens to be in season – and try one of these great recipes to see what you’ve been missing?

Starting off with a simple recipe, celeriac fries are a much healthier version to your potatoes chips – especially if you cook them in an ActiFry. They may not crisp us quite as much as potatoes, but they are still incredibly tasty and ideal for serving up with any of your favourite meals that you usually complete with chips. Try this recipe from My Fussy Eater to get the best celeriac fries that are packed full of flavour.