celery
Taste Profile
Primary Flavor
vegetal
Intensity
mild
Flavor Notes
Pairs Well With
Cooking Behavior
Celery is part of the classic mirepoix (with onion and carrot). It adds a savory, slightly bitter backbone to stocks and braises. The leaves are more flavorful than the stalks and can be used as an herb.
Best Techniques
Common Mistakes
- Discarding the flavorful leaves
- Cutting stalks too thick for even cooking
- Adding too late in a long braise