Cooking Celery

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BEFORE COOKING:

Immediately before cooking, remove the leaf stalks and thoroughly wash the celery bases.

COOKING:

Place the celery into a small amount of cold water if you want its flavour and aroma to infuse the broth (e.g. when making soup). If cooking celery as a standalone dish, add it to boiling water – this way it retains most of its juices. Cook the celery for 15 minutes. Begin timing from when the water boils again. Immediately after the water returns to a boil, add salt (approximately 2 teaspoons per 1 litre of water). It is also advisable to add a little sugar (approximately 1 teaspoon per 1 litre of water). Cook with the lid on to reduce cooking time and preserve vitamins. To check if the celery is cooked, insert a fork or knife. If it goes in easily, the celery is ready.

AFTER COOKING:

After cooking, drain the celery. The cooking water, rich in nutrients, can be used for sauces, soups, etc.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Serve sprinkled with toasted breadcrumbs and drizzled with melted butter.

Enjoy your meal!