Ina Garten Rich Celery Root Puree Recipe
If you want a creamy and elegant side dish, try this Ina Garten Rich Celery Root Puree recipe. This puree is smooth, rich and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds celery root celeriac, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Prepare the Celery Root
- Peel and chop celery root into small cubes. This helps them cook evenly.
Boil the Celery Root
- Put celery root in a pot. Cover with water and bring to boil.
Cook Until Soft
- Boil for 20 to 25 minutes. Cook until pieces are very tender.
Drain the Water
- Drain the celery root well. Return to the pot while still hot.
Blend with Cream and Butter
- Add cream, butter, milk and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Season the Puree
- Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Warm the Puree
- Warm the puree on low heat for 2 minutes. Stir gently to keep it smooth.
Serve Hot
- Spoon the puree into a bowl. Garnish with a pat of butter or parsley.
Notes
- Cut celery root into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Use a blender for the smoothest texture.
- Warm the cream and milk before blending.
- Don’t overblend, or it can become gluey.
- Taste and adjust salt at the end.