Celery root puree (mf)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsUnsalted butter
1Onion, finely chopped
2poundsCelery knob
1mediumBoiling potato, peeled and diced
¼cupHeavy cream (or more), or
2tablespoonsButter (or more), to taste
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a 4 quart saucepan. When hot, add onion, cover and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes or until tender.

While this is cooking, peel the celery knob with a stainless steel knife, chop it roughly, then grate it in a food processor.

Add celery knob to saucepan along with potato, ½ cup of water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until celery knob is tender.

Transfer contents of saucepan to a food mill or processor and puree with butter or cream; adjust salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

Yield: 4 servings

Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved NOTES : Side Dishes, Vegetables Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #321 Recipe by: COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6619 From: Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...> Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1996 21:23:56 -0500