Celery is extremely healthy. How to keep its harvest dry, we will talk in detail in this article. A step-by-step recipe with a photo of how to properly dry the celery root. Video recipe.
The famous celery root has a huge amount of nutrients and essential oils. Moreover, in dried form, it retains almost all the healing properties and partly oils. The root vegetable is rich in carotene, ascorbic acid, potassium salts, phosphorus and calcium. It improves digestion, energizes, protects against various diseases, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and metabolism. The dried root has a mild laxative and diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. The vegetable raises the tone of the body, increases mental and physical performance.
The fleshy roots of celery, both fresh and dried, are an excellent seasoning for many dishes. They are added to soups, mushroom and fish dishes. It goes well with poultry and egg dishes, and is also the basis of many salads. The spice gives an exquisite taste and aroma to vegetable dishes from carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, eggplants, etc. Spicy dried celery roots are especially aromatic in smell and sweet-bitter in taste. They can be used alone or as part of a dried vegetable mixture. Dried celery can be crushed to a powder, then it is suitable for making sauces and pasta.
See also how to prepare dried celery powder.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 186 kcal.
- Servings - Any Amount
- Cooking time - 2-3 hours in the oven
Ingredients:
Celery - any quantity
Step by step preparation of dried celery root, recipe with photo:
1. Wash and dry the celery root with a paper towel. Cut it into pieces so that it is convenient to work with it.
2. Peel the root and cut out the eyes, if present.
3. Cut the celery into slices about 0.5-0.7 cm thick.
4. Cut each piece of root into strips or sticks.
5. Put the chopped celery root on a baking sheet and place it in a preheated oven to 80-100 degrees for 2-3 hours. Dry it with the door open, stirring occasionally to dry evenly on all sides.
It can also be dried naturally outdoors. Send the tray to a cabinet or place it in the sun. Cover the spice with gauze to keep out gnats and dust. This drying will take about 2 days. Stir the workpiece periodically during this time.
6. The readiness of dried celery root is determined when it is completely dry, while remaining flexible. Then remove it from the baking sheet and place it on the countertop. Leave it to cool completely. Then fold the blank into a glass container or paper bag and store at room temperature. If desired, after cooling, grind it to a powder consistency in a coffee grinder or grinder.
See also the video recipe on how to cook dried celery root.
