Celery Root Purée
A smooth and creamy purée made with celery root, potato, and onion, cooked in milk and water until tender, then blended with butter until silky. Perfect as a sophisticated alternative to mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- •3 cups whole milk
- •3 cups water
- •1 tablespoon salt
- •2 large celery roots
- •1 medium russet potato
- •1 small onion
- •5 tablespoons butter
- •1 pinch Ground white pepper
- •2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring milk, water, and salt just to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Add celery root cubes, potato cubes, and onion quarters; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, discarding cooking liquid.
35 min
- 2.
Combine vegetables and butter in processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Do ahead Celery root puree can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave before serving.
10 min
- 3.
Transfer celery root puree to bowl. Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and serve.
5 min
