🥬 Vegetables · Aromatic vegetable

Celery

Crisp and saline, fresh herbaceous note, soffritto base.

Celery offers a slightly bitter and aniseed flavor with a highly appreciated crunchy texture when raw. Cooked, it becomes tender and sweet, playing a fundamental role as an aromatic base in Mediterranean soffrittos alongside onion and garlic. Essential in stews, soups, and braises, it adds depth and complexity to dishes.

Celery

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Raw in salads with dressingSoffritto base with onion and garlicBraised in olive oilAs a mirepoix for stews and soupsGarnished and stuffed with cheese or anchovies

Signature dishes

Italian SoffrittoMediterranean Fish SoupBraised Lamb StewAnchovy Crudités

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with celery?

Celery pairs especially well with borlotti bean, carrot, cannellini bean, shallot and flat-leaf parsley. Third element of soffritto, bringing freshness and aromatic structure.

What can I substitute for celery?

If you don't have it, try: fennel, leek, carrot.