Celery: From ancient times to modern times, the appeal and use of versatile Western vegetables

Celery has been loved by ancient Egypt and Greece for its unique fragrance and versatility. It is said that this was brought to Japan when Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent to Korea, but it was not a very common vegetable until Western-style diet became common. In this article, we will introduce the appeal of celery, how to choose it, and how to use it.

Celery and her friends

Celery's name comes from the English name. In addition to what is commonly called "celery" in Japan, there are also other Chinese celery called Kinzai (Kinzai), and similar soup celery.

Tips for choosing

When choosing celery, choose ones with long, thick stems and strong leaves. This is a sign of fresh and delicious celery.

How to use it: Expand your range of cooking

• Salad : Use stems to enjoy a crunchy texture.
• Chinese-style fumes : You can cut the stems to make dishes that make use of their unique flavor.
• Hors d'oeuvres : Fill in the hollow stem for a fun-looking dish.
• Soups and stews : Add stems and leaves to make dishes even more flavorful.
• Use of Serina : Kinzi is often used in Chinese-style dishes.

Celery can be used in a variety of dishes, so even if you buy one, you can enjoy it in a variety of dishes. Don't throw away the leaves, try using them as soups or stew floating fruits.

Recommended recipes using celery

Celery is loved all over the world for its unique flavor and versatility. In particular, salads and stir-fries that make use of this flavor are simple yet enriched with the table. This time, we will introduce a salad recipe using celery.

Celery and salad vegetable cream dressing salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

• Salad Vegetables: 12 pieces
• Cream dressing: Appropriate amount
  • Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
  • Salad oil: 5-6 tbsp
  • Salt: 1 tsp
  • Pepper: a little
  • Egg yolk: 1
  • Fresh cream: 5 tablespoons

1. Cut the celery into 4cm lengths, remove the streaks, and slice them in thin slices vertically.
2. The salad vegetables are crispy by soaking them in cold water.
3. Make a cream dressing. Mix vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper thoroughly and add salad oil.
4. Mix the egg yolks well in a separate bowl and add the created dressing.
5. Finally, add fresh cream to create a smooth dressing.
6. Beautifully served with celery and salad vegetables and topped with dressing and peppers.

This concludes the basic knowledge and usage of celery. Try adding these delicious and convenient Western vegetables to your daily dining table.

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