{"id":1493,"date":"2014-09-20T10:32:13","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T10:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2021-09-28T10:02:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T10:02:44","slug":"garlic-herb-celeriac-fries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/garlic-herb-celeriac-fries\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlic & Herb Celeriac Fries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Celeriac Fries – A delicious low carb, low calorie and low fat side dish or snack!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The poor celeriac. It’s not going to win any veggie beauty awards is it. This clumpy, gnarly brute of a vegetable may look U-G-L-Y on the outside but don’t let that scare you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first discovered celeriac when I went on a low-carb diet before my wedding about 18 months ago. The diet didn’t last (I went straight back to mainlining bread, pasta, rice and cakes when I fell pregnant after our honeymoon!) but this recipe for Celeriac Fries has stayed with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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I think a lot of people are put off celeriac simply because of its outer skin. It looks like it might be a nightmare to cut and prepare but believe me, once you chop off the rough outer skin the flesh inside is a lot softer than most root vegetables, making it super easy to cut into wedges or fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing which put people off is the name…celeriac…it’s going to taste like celery! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may disagree but I really don’t think it tastes like celery at all. I find it a more earthy, nutty taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also takes on other flavours really well. I’ve roasted it with garlic and herbs in this recipe but I also like to make a slightly spicy version with chilli powder and chilli flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For me the key to getting some crisp on these fries is to boil them briefly first, then pop them on a tray with hot oil and straight into the oven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t want to get your hopes up and say they are the crispiest fries you’ve ever taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately the lack of starch means that they won’t crisp up as much as potato fries, but the edges do get a nice crunch to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are nervous about swapping your family’s normal fries for these, then you can do what I do and simply mix a few of these celeriac ones in with the potato fries. They may surprise you and not even notice!<\/p>\n\n\n

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