Celery

Celery / sedano

Flavor and role

A strongly aromatic, crunchy stalk vegetable that gives depth to broths and sauces.

Typical dishes and uses

Bolognese and mirepoix (onion:carrot:celery 2:1:1), soups, stock, Cajun dishes.

Substitutes

Celeriac, a little celery seed, fennel stalks. Failing that, leave it out and add a bit more onion.

Storage

Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate 2 weeks. Limp stalks revive in cold water.

Main countries

Italy · France · United States

Used in this book

Bolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)Avgolemono (Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup)Bakso (Indonesian Beef Meatball Soup)Classic Buffalo WingsChicken Pot PieNew England Clam ChowderErwtensoep (Dutch Split Pea Soup)Chicken and Andouille Sausage GumboHariraJambalayaLasagne alla BologneseMinestroneMoules-fritesOssobuco alla MilanesePancit CantonPasta e FagioliRinderrouladen (German Beef Rolls)Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Pan GravySauerbratenShepherd's PieShort Rib Ragù with PappardelleSoto AyamSlow-Simmered Ají de Gallina with Toasted PecansArancini al Ragù (Sicilian Cones)Ash Reshteh Minestrone (Persian × Italian)Whipped-Egg Avgolemono with Clear Homemade StockBeef Shank Broth BaksoOvernight-Marinated Bourguignon with Glazed Onions and CroutonsBourguignon Ragù PappardelleHomemade-Stock Bitterballen with Mustard MayoRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleDouble-Fried Buffalo Wings with Chunky Blue CheeseHot Honey Buffalo Chicken BowlOsso Buco Cazuela de VacunoClassic Ceviche with Leche de TigreChicken Pot Pie Soup with Puff Pastry CrackersWine-Steamed Clam Chowder with Crispy BaconClam Chowder Pot PieOvernight-Marinated Burgundy Coq au VinOvernight Rib-Stock Erwtensoep with Katenspek RyeWhipped Snert Dip with Crispy Sausage and Rye CrispsBeef Shin Goulash with CsipetkeSeafood and Okra Gumbo with Shrimp-Shell StockKimchi Gochujang Chicken Gumbo (Cajun × Korean)Cajun Gumbo Mac and Cheese with Andouille and ShrimpSaffron Lamb Harira with Egg RibbonsOven-Braised Lamb Neck Irish Stew with Pearl Barley and Herb ButterCajun Brown Jambalaya with Shrimp-Shell StockKimchi Jambalaya with a Jammy Fried EggJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeChunjang Ragù RigatoniKhao Pad Pu (Thai Crab Fried Rice)Gochujang Buffalo WingsLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaGenoese Minestrone with PestoBelgian Ale Moules with Cream and Triple-Cooked Tallow FritesMoules-Frites Mussel Roll with Shoestring FriesOssobuco with Saffron Risotto alla MilanesePasta e Fagioli with Dried Borlotti and Parmesan RindRed Wine Beef Shin Potjie with GremolataCreole Rajma Red Beans and Rice (Louisiana × Punjabi)Oven-Braised Rouladen with Juniper Red Wine JusFive-Day Oven Sauerbraten with Red Wine Gingerbread SauceRed Wine Lamb Shepherd's Pie with a Duchess Potato CrownOven-Braised Short Rib and Porcini Ragù with GremolataCharleston Shrimp and Grits with Shrimp-Stock Sausage GravySoto Ayam Lamongan with KoyaSoto Fried Rice with a Golden Broth ShotSlow-Braised Pork and Beef TourtièreVol-au-vent with Homemade Puff Shells and Egg-Yolk VeloutéHomemade Zakwas Żurek with Smoked Ribs

Updated 2026-10-10