This creamy celeriac mash recipe is a simple, elegant, and healthy low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. It is just as easy to make and the mild celery flavor pairs beautifully with the robust garlic flavor and herbs.
Author:Corina Nielsen
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:3 servings 1x
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Ingredients
2 pounds celery root/celeriac
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup heavy cream
1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken stock
3 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of fresh thyme
1 tablespoon + 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Heat a large pot of water and generously season it with 1 tablespoon of salt.
Carefully peel your celery root by cutting off the top edge of each bulb. This will provide a sturdier surface and make it safer to peel. Once the top is cut off, turn the celery root over and cut off the bottom edge. Using a very sharp paring knife or vegetable peeler, slice off the skin. Cut into ½” slices and then into small cubes.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the peeled celeriac cubes to the pot. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Remove from heat and drain.
Add butter, heavy cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic to the pot. Using a potato masher, press the ingredients together until your desired texture is achieved. You can also puree this for a much smoother texture. Just add everything to a high speed blender and mix until smooth. Add chicken stock to thin mash out to desired taste.
Adjust seasoning if needed and top with a pat of butter and extra fresh thyme or parsley.