Celery
Crunchy, watery stalks with a faint salty-bitter taste. A foundational aromatic in soups and braises.
Used for
- soups
- braises
- salads
- stocks
In the kitchen
- dice
- slice
- sauté
Picking it at the store
- Stalks should snap crisply if you bend them — limp, flexible stalks are old
- Pale green bunches tend to be more tender; darker green means a stronger flavor
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