Classic Celery Root Remoulade Recipe

Name: Classic Celery Root Remoulade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium celery root (celeriac), 12 to 16 ounces; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Freshly ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed soft herbs, such as parsley, chives, thyme, marjoram; 1 teaspoon minced gherkins; 1 teaspoon minced drained capers

Servings: persons

1 medium celery root (celeriac), 12 to 16 ounces
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed soft herbs, such as parsley, chives, thyme, marjoram
1 teaspoon minced gherkins
1 teaspoon minced drained capers

1
Working quickly, peel the celery root and cut into chunks.
2
Grate finely in a food processor fitted with the shredding blade and immediately toss with the salt and lemon juice.
3
Set aside.
4
Place the mustard in a mixing bowl and, while whisking, slowly drizzle in the hot water.
5
When the water is completely incorporated, drizzle in the oil, little by little, until completely incorporated.
6
Add the vinegar, little by little, to form a smooth emulsion and season with white pepper.
7
Stir in the herbs, gherkins, and capers.
8
Add the dressing to the celeriac, to taste.
9
Serve immediately or allow to sit, refrigerated, in a nonreactive airtight container, for 2 hours and up to 2 days.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium celery root (celeriac), 12 to 16 ounces, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Classic Celery Root Remoulade falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Celery Root Remoulade

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Variations & substitutions

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