Celery root french fries with remoulade dipping sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsWhole celery root, peeled,
And cut into 2\" by 1\"
Batons
½cupFlour, seasoned with 1
teaspoonEssence
1Egg, beaten
½Bread crumbs, seasoned with
1teaspoonEssence
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying
¼cupParmesan Cheese
¼cupSnipped chives
Remoulade Dipping Sauce:
1cupPrepared or homemade
Mayonnaise
2tablespoonsMinced celery
2tablespoonsMinced green onions
1teaspoonMinced shallots
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1tablespoonCreole mustard
2tablespoonsKetchup
Salt and pepper

Directions

For remoulade: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside For the celery root French fries: Lightly toss the celery root in the flour. Dip into the egg mixture, removing any excess. Turn into the bread crumbs, coating both sides completely. In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the celery root fries, carefully not to over- crowd the fries. Fry on one side until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Turn over and continue frying until done, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper lined plate. Spoon a small amount of the remoulade onto the plate and pile the fries in the center. Garnish with the Parmesan Cheese and chives.

Yield: 4 appetizer servings

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