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Celery strings can be a little tough and chewy sometimes and when they are, it is best to remove them so that you can enjoy the rest of the celery, either as a snack or as part of a dish.
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Make a small cut at the base of the stalk. This cut should be about 3cm/1.1" in length.
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Use a sharp knife to pull the strings down towards the cut. When the strings reach the cut, the will lift automatically.Advertisement
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Try an alternative method. If preferred, you can use a vegetable peeler and lightly peel off the strings.
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QuestionAre I supposed to pull out the strings from a stalk of celery?Community AnswerYou don't have to, but it makes for a better celery-eating experience.
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- Even though the strings are removed, you can easily stuff the inside with cream cheese or any other spreadable cheese.Thanks
- Celery should be rinsed under cold running water to remove the grit from the root end.Thanks
- Once the string is removed, diced celery makes an excellent addition to soups requiring a vegetable base. Celery is also excellent with salads, casseroles, fried rice and vegetable stuffings.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Vegetable peeler (alternative method)
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