Celeriac Maniac (Remoulade)

 

Sometime when you're at a farmer's market, go wild and buy 1 or 2 ugly dirty knobby things called celeriac or celery root.  It may be ugly, but it's really good...

And here's an easy, VERY old-fashioned way to prepare it.  Pare it... removing all of the brown, icky tough outsides.  You'll be left with a creamy, ivory, very aromatic ball of deliciousness.  Quickly!  This is one of those "it darkens fast" vegetables!

Cut it into matchsticks.  Toss them with lemon juice, and mayo, and mustard... maybe a little salt... and lots of pepper... et voilà... Celeriac Remoulade... the most refreshing side or salad you'll ever taste.

PS.  The picture you're seeing here is a celeriac plant that my wacky best friend carried ON A PLANE FROM LA!  I planted it in the former lettuce bed... and I'll keep you updated.

 

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