This recipe is an accompaniment for Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine with Celery Duo.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　

Celery Root Puree:

4 cups whole milk and 4 cups water

　　2 tablespoons coarse sea salt

　　2 pounds celery root, peeled and cut into 8 pieces

　　1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut in half

　　6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

　　Salt and freshly ground white pepper

　　

Braised Celery:

2 bunches celery

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 carrot and 1 turnip, peeled, trimmed and quartered

　　Salt and freshly ground white pepper

　　2 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth

　　

For Celery Root Puree:

Step 1

1. Place the milk, water, salt, celery root, and potatoes in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Lower the heat; simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain and return them to the pan.

　　

Step 2

**2.**Place the pan over low heat to cook off excess moisture; transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add the butter, then puree until just smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

　　

For Braised Celery

Step 3

1. Trim the bottom of each celery bunch (make sure the ribs remain together); then measure 5 inches up from the bottom and cut off the celery tops at that point (you'll be using the bottom end). Remove and discard the 3 or 4 tough outer ribs. Remove any stringy parts with a vegetable peeler; cut each bunch of celery lengthwise into quarters.

　　

Step 4

2. Warm the oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot, turnip and celery quarters; season with salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.

　　

Step 5

3. Adjust the heat so that the broth simmers steadily. Cook the vegetables for about 25 minutes or until they are very tender and the liquid is nearly gone. You should have tender vegetables lightly glazed with the broth. Remove and discard the carrots and turnips. Serve the celery immediately.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving for Celery Root Puree: 182 calories

　　22g carbohydrates

　　4g protein

　　10g fat

　　27mg cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.

　　Per serving for Braised Celery: 35 calories

　　4g carbohydrates

　　1g protein

　　2g fat

　　no cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.