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Céleri rémoulade
Celeriac in mustard mayonnaise
Céleri rémoulade: Parisian celeriac matchsticks in a sharp mustard mayonnaise
Céleri rémoulade is the classic winter crudité of Paris, sold by the scoop at every charcuterie counter and served in brasseries as part of an assiette de crudités with grated carrots and beetroot. Raw celeriac is cut into fine matchsticks, softened briefly with lemon and salt, then folded through a thick mayonnaise sharpened with plenty of Dijon mustard. It tastes nutty and fresh and keeps well for a day. The mayonnaise uses a raw egg yolk: use a pasteurised yolk or good shop-bought mayonnaise for anyone pregnant, very young, elderly or with a weakened immune system. A common mistake is cutting the celeriac too thick, which leaves it woody and stops the dressing clinging. Chef's tip: salt and lemon the celeriac 15 minutes before dressing; it softens just enough and stops turning brown.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 ⅛ lb celeriacpeeled
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg yolkpasteurised if serving anyone at risk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup sunflower oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsleychopped
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Cut the 1 ⅛ lb celeriac into 2 mm matchsticks with a knife or the julienne blade of a mandoline. Toss with the 2 tbsp lemon juice and ½ tsp salt and leave for 15 minutes; it will soften and give off a little liquid.
10 minStep 2: Whisk the 1 egg yolk with the 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, then add the ½ cup sunflower oil drop by drop and then in a thin stream, whisking until thick and glossy. Stir in the 1 tsp white wine vinegar and 1 pinch black pepper.
5 minStep 3: Squeeze the celeriac lightly in your hands to drain it, then fold it through the mustard mayonnaise until every strand is coated.
3 minStep 4: Taste for salt and mustard; it should be sharp. Scatter with 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley and serve chilled. It keeps covered in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 7 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does céleri rémoulade take?
- About 20 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of lemon juice?
- Lime juice, same amount.
- What can I use instead of white wine vinegar?
- Cider vinegar or rice vinegar, same amount.
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