How to Use Celery

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Celery is a very useful vegetable to have on hand as it can be added to a variety of dishes and made into easy snacks by itself. [1] Here are some suggestions for using celery.

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  1. . Celery should be firm, crisp, and not wilted when purchased. Avoid any blemished stalks or cracked stalks. [2] Store in the fridge in a plastic bag or with the tail end sitting in a little water. [3]
  2. Both the stalks and the leaves are edible. [4] Add chopped celery to salads or as sticks with dips. For the kids, spread nut butter into the centre of the stalk and place sultanas at even intervals, to make "ants on a log". [5]
    • Remove the stringy parts if you find that the stalks are too tough.
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  3. . Add celery to your stir-fry for a crunchy, tasty improvement. Slice it on an angle, about finger length for inclusion. [6]
  4. Celery soup is creamy and nutritious, and is very warming on cold days. It goes perfectly with crunchy bread or toast. [7]
  5. It's a delicious addition that helps to make the vegetables go further.
  6. Celery leaves can be used for various dishes, to add flavour. Use in stock, broth, soup, or in salads. Celery leaves also make great garnishes. [8]
    • Use them to flavor and garnish a fish.
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    How do I dice celery?
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    Wash the celery first, then place on a chopping board. Cut the root and leaves off the stem of the celery and remove any loose strings. Place the stems onto the chopping board and slice lengthwise into 3 to 4 pieces of an even length. Then slice the long strips crosswise and you will have diced celery. For more help, with images, see: How to Cut Celery .
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    Of course it is safe to make celery tea, but if you want to consume all of the nutritional values, just eat it.
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    Firm and crisp celery stalks are the best to grill.
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      1. ↑ Erin Hostetler. Edible Gardening Expert. Expert Interview
      2. ↑ Erin Hostetler. Edible Gardening Expert. Expert Interview
      3. ↑ https://www.myfearlesskitchen.com/how-to-choose-store-celery/
      4. ↑ Erin Hostetler. Edible Gardening Expert. Expert Interview
      5. ↑ https://fruitsandveggies.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-celery/
      6. ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a39353/gingery-chicken-spinach-stir-fry-recipe/
      7. ↑ https://www.feastingathome.com/celery-soup/
      8. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/celery-leaves-deserve-far-more-attention-the-vegetable-butcher-219994

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      To use celery, try eating the stalks raw on their own or as sticks for a dip. You can also eat the leaves by adding them to a salad. If you'd prefer cooked celery, try adding some to a stir-fry or some soup. Or, mix celery in with a stew or casserole. For leftover celery leaves, you can use them to garnish your favorite dishes, like fish. To learn how to tell if celery is still good to eat, keep reading!

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