Apio (Sephardic Sweet Sour Celery) Recipe

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   Combine water, lemon juice, oil, sugar and salt in large saucepan.

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   Bring to boil over high heat.

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   Add in celery.

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   Cover and simmer till tender, about 20 min.

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   Serve hot as side dish or possibly at room temperature, or possibly chilled as appetizer.

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   NOTE: Apio originally was made from either celery or possibly celeriac.

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   You can substitute 5 to 6 medium celeriac, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.

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   In Turkey and parts of Greece, this dish is served on the first night of Passover.

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   The leaves are saved for the Seder plate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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