Baked Celeriac and Crispy Duck Egg Salad

Slow-cooked celeriac accompanied by peppery watercress and a crisp deep-fried duck egg for a gorgeous vegetarian light meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 631.2 kcals 2524.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.6 grams 142.3 grams
Fat 45.6 grams 182.5 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
115
g
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Dairy
4
piece
Duck Eggs
free-range
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly beaten
50
g
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
sprig
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
extra virgin
Vegetables
1
piece
Celeriac
medium, peeled
1
tsp
Truffle
grated
1
handful
1
handful
Watercress
leaves picked
1
piece
Truffle
fresh, finely shaved

Steps

  • Boil duck eggs in salted water for six minutes then chill in ice water for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare separate bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • Peel eggs, coat in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, then refrigerate on a tray.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Season the whole celeriac with salt and pepper.
  • Fry celeriac in vegetable oil over medium heat for 30 minutes until golden.
  • Add butter and thyme then bake in the oven at 180°C for 20-30 minutes while basting.
  • Cool the celeriac and slice it very thinly.
  • Julienne a few celeriac slices and mix with mayonnaise.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, and grated truffle with seasoning to create a dressing.
  • Dress the celeriac slices with truffle dressing and sea salt.
  • Heat deep-fryer oil to 190°C.
  • Deep-fry the chilled eggs for one minute until golden and drain on paper.
  • Arrange celeriac slices on four plates to create height.
  • Place a spoonful of the celeriac remoulade in the center of each plate.
  • Cut the top off each egg and place on the celeriac.
  • Garnish with celery leaves, watercress, and truffle slices.