In article >,
Doug Weller > wrote:

> On Sun, 09 May 2010 19:34:22 -0500, in rec.food.cooking, Omelet wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > koko > wrote:
> >
> >> >Speaking of roots, I finally found celery root but have not purchased it
> >> >yet. What is a good thing to do with it if I decide to try it?
> >>
> >> It has a flavor kinda like celery and parsley. You can use it raw in
> >> salads and slaws. It will discolor so put it in a bowl of water that
> >> some lemon juice has been added to. You can also use it for making
> >> soup.
> >> I bought some just yesterday. I plan on having some raw with pork
> >> chops tonight.
> >>
> >> Get out your sharp knife, it's hard to cut into like acorn squash.
> >>
> >> koko
> >> --
> >
> >Thanks Koko! Those things are HUGE. A little celery stalk sticking out
> >the top of them and that root ball is a good 10" across! I can make
> >meals for 2 days out of one easily. :-)
>
> For recipes, google for celeriac, which is the name I know this by.
>
> Doug

Yes, I have seen this too. I also need to google for how high it is in
starch carbs. It looks like it'd make a good potato substitute if it's
high enough in fiber.
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