Salt-Crust Baked Celeriac with Crème Fraîche

Vegetarian elegant dish featuring whole celeriac baked in a salt crust, served with herb dressing and fresh watercress.

Vegetarian Healthy Celeriac Elegant

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

647.2

kcal / serving

2588.6 kcal total

Carbs

108.9g

per serving

435.5 g total

Fat

15.3g

per serving

61.2 g total

Protein

18.2g

per serving

72.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

100

Crème Fraîche

GrainsCereals

500

White Bread Flour

Strong, plus extra for dusting

NutsSeeds

200

Sea Salt

Fine

piece

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

tbsp

Chives

Finely chopped

handful

Chive Flowers

Optional garnish

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Extra virgin

Other

piece

Egg Whites

Vegetables

piece

Celeriac

Washed thoroughly

Watercress

Coarse stalks removed

Method

Mix flour and salt in a bowl, then add egg whites and 100-125ml water to form a smooth dough.

Flatten the dough into a 2cm thick disc, wrap in film, and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Roll the dough out to a 1cm thickness on a floured surface and set aside a small strip.

Wrap the celeriac completely in the pastry and tie the top with the reserved dough strip.

Bake on a tray for 60 to 90 minutes until the celeriac is tender.

Whisk crème fraîche, olive oil, pepper, and chives, then chill.

Cool the celeriac slightly before breaking off and discarding the salt crust.

Slice the celeriac finely, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with watercress and chive flowers.