Question 1

Is celeriac healthy?

Accepted Answer

At first glance, celeriac may not seem like the most appetizing vegetable around. Its knobby and bulbous shape, with wrinkly skin, certainly isn't the most appealing sight in the vegetable aisle. However, despite its rather unappetizing appearance, this humble root vegetable is actually a nutritional powerhouse. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and other key nutrients, celeriac is great for keeping your body healthy and strong.

Some of the key nutrients found in celeriac include vitamin C and K, which is essential for healthy blood. Additionally, celeriac is low in calories but still provides plenty of filling fibre, helping you stay satiated without packing on extra pounds. It also has less than 6g of carbs per 100g when cooked!

These chips are also baked rather than fried, for a leaner dish.

Question 2

How do I prepare celeriac?

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Preparing celeriac for the first time can seem quite daunting owing to its large size and firm, heavy texture. However, it's really easy providing you have a large sharp knife (and ideally a vegetable peeler).

First, wash the celeriac thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. Next, cut off the top and bottom of the vegetable. If the root is knobbly and uneven then slice chunks away from it until you are left with only the smooth pale flesh.

Using a sharp knife or a speed peeler, next peel the skin from the vegetable. The skin is actually quite thin, so should come away easily. After you've top and tailed and peeled the veg, you can prepare it however you like. Why not try this roasted celeriac?

If you are using your celeriac to make chips then slice along the width into disks around 2cm thick. Then slice along the width of each slice so you have thin pieces around 2cm wide each. Next cut these pieces into chip shapes (around 6cm long). Ensuring that all the pieces are roughly the same size will help your chips to cook more evenly.

Question 3

Can I prepare celeriac chips in advance?

Accepted Answer

Celeriac chips are best served straight from the oven. However, they can be kept for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. For best results, reheat in the oven. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. However, they will be softer once defrosted and reheated.

If you want to prepare the chips without cooking them, then you can do so up to 24 hours in advance. Keep the sliced celeriac covered in a bowl of water in the fridge to prevent the skin from oxidising and turning brown. However, unprepared celeriac will keep for several weeks in the fridge, so you don't need to feel the need to use it quickly if you bought too much!

Celeriac Chips

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