Produce
Celery
Also called celery stick, celery stalk, celeriac
What it is
A crunchy stalk vegetable, also used as an aromatic in stocks and sofrito-style bases.
Origin
Mediterranean wetlands; now grown worldwide.
Flavour
Fresh, slightly bitter, unmistakably celery.
How to use it
Raw in salads, or softened with onion and carrot as a flavour base. Leaves are usable too.
Storage
Fridge, wrapped so it does not wilt.
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What is Celery?
A crunchy stalk vegetable, also used as an aromatic in stocks and sofrito-style bases.
How do I use Celery?
Raw in salads, or softened with onion and carrot as a flavour base. Leaves are usable too.
How do I store Celery?
Fridge, wrapped so it does not wilt.
What does it taste like?
Fresh, slightly bitter, unmistakably celery.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Pot-au-feu
Pot-au-feu
Boiled beef, marrow bones and winter vegetables — the broth is dinner and so is the meat.
3 hr 55 minMediumNo chilli
Harira
الحريرة
The Ramadan soup — tomato, lentils, chickpeas, herbs, a little meat if the house wants it.
1 hr 10 minEasy🌶️
Fasolada
φασολάδα
The national bean soup — white beans, tomato, celery, oil. A pot, not a side of beans.
9 hr 45 minEasyNo chilli
Gumbo
Gumbo
A dark roux, the trinity, and a pot that is Creole or Cajun depending on who is stirring — not a generic chilli.
1 hr 35 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Jambalaya
Jambalaya
Rice cooked in the pot with the meat — Louisiana, not paella, not a dump-and-stir rice mix.
1 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Chorba Hamra bel Frik
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minA bit of workNo chilli
Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine)
Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces
Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 50 minA bit of work🌶️
Broccoli & Stilton soup
Broccoli & Stilton soup from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Braised stuffed cabbage
Braised stuffed cabbage from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew
Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
19 minA bit of workNo chilli
Creamy Tomato Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli
Cumberland Pie
Cumberland Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
29 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Pollo en pepitoria
Pollo en pepitoria from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
58 minA bit of workNo chilli
Rosol (Polish Chicken Soup)
Rosol
Rosol (Polish Chicken Soup) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 40 minA bit of work🌶️
Shakshuka Feta Cheese
Shakshuka Feta Cheese from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.
31 minMediumNo chilli
Szechuan Beef
Szechuan Beef from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese pork salad
Vietnamese pork salad from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
22 minA bit of work🌶️
Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup (Shchi) from Russia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
48 minMedium🌶️
Ribollita
Ribollita from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Beef Dumpling Stew
Beef Dumpling Stew from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Osso Buco alla Milanese
Osso Buco alla Milanese from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 31 minA bit of workNo chilli
Lasagne
Lasagne from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 28 minA bit of workNo chilli
Tangy cabbage slaw
Tangy cabbage slaw from Ukraine. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Vegetarian Casserole
Vegetarian Casserole from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minA bit of workNo chilli
Wontons
Wontons from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Brun Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef Vegetable Stew)
Brun Lapskaus
Brun Lapskaus (Norwegian Beef Vegetable Stew) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli
French Lentils With Garlic and Thyme
French Lentils With Garlic and Thyme from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMediumNo chilli
Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils
Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 23 minA bit of workNo chilli
Snert (Dutch Split Pea Soup)
Snert
Snert (Dutch Split Pea Soup) from Netherlands. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Parmentier
Chicken Parmentier from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 16 minA bit of workNo chilli
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 50 minA bit of workNo chilli
Black Beans Hotpot
Black Beans Hotpot from Costa Rica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Tafelspitz
Tafelspitz from Austria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
5 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Belgian Waterzooi Chicken
Belgian Waterzooi Chicken from Belgium. Times were inferred from the source steps.
53 minA bit of workNo chilli