Celeriac is a large root usually very thick, spherical and surrounded by small secondary roots. It is very succulent and accused celery flavor, but more sweet and fragrant. It has pinnate leaves and stiff, with a low-fat and high in fiber, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C. It can be eaten raw in salads, blanched, steamed, boiled, mashed or fried. Shredded or grated cheese is ideal in salads and cooked is used in many dishes, resulting in it an excellent garnish for meat and fish dishes. Should be stripped. To make it easier to first cut into slices. Once at home we recommend storage in a refrigerator inside a perforated plastic bag.
