I posted some of my previously prepared posts while I was away, but unfortunately, I do not have many unpublished recipes left. This celery root recipe was also written last year and I thought it is a good time to publish it. I will start cooking again (hopefully soon) for the sake of my blog.
Although, it is not my favorite root vegetable, celery root is extremely light and healthy. This vegetable is commonly used for therapeutic purposes against a number of diseases around the world.
Celery root is very popular in Turkey and this recipe was inspired from ‘Anatolian Feast’ Turkish Cookbook which is my favorite cookbook. Celery root can be found easily in markets during the winter season. This dish is perfect as a side dish. Enjoy.
1 celery root (peeled and sliced)
1 small onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (diced)
2 carrots (diced)
1 large tomato (diced)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp cumin
½ tbsp chopped fresh dill
½ lemon juice or lime juice
½ tsp salt
1 cup water
Fresh dill for garnish
Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Saute onions and garlic. Add carrots and then tomatoes. Spice up the ingredients with cumin and dill. Add salt and sauté until soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
Take one slice of the celery root and place a few tablespoons of stuffing on top.
Place the stuffed celery root in a pan and add the water. Squeeze ¼ of a lemon on top and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with fresh dill and serve at room temperature.
Note: If you desire, you may pour 2-3 tbsp olive oil on the celery root slices prior to cooking.
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ReplyDeleteAnd have a very happy year!:)
happy new year to you too!
ReplyDeletecelery root is an unknown quantity in crete - it is available, but not grown here.
this looks brilliant - like a healthy double burger!
Mutlu Yıllar, Nihal!
ReplyDeleteYeni Yılda herşey gönlünce OLSUN!
İyi pişirilmeler...and hope to see your blog postings getting even richer for all of us!!!
Sağ olunuz!
I only knew celery root through French cuisine; I am happy to discover it through Turkish cuisine, which I love!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too, arkadasim!
ReplyDeleteI love celery root a lot.Although the rest of the family is not very exited about it, I cook things up with it for myself:) Your recipe is great! Saving it for next time.
Happy 2010! What a terrific preparation of celery root, definitely a must try!
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