Celeriac Bread Spread (Czech Celerová pomazánka)

Celeriac, a root vegetable commonly used in Czech cuisine, is the star of this popular recipe for a refreshing bread spread. It's a delicious choice anytime, whether as a hearty snack on a slice of bread or as a light meal.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Root veggies

Prep Time 20

Resting time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 111kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

7 ounces celeriac
1 medium carrot
½ medium apple sweeter variety
2 Tablespoons mayonaisse
4 Tablespoons white yogurt fat content about 10 %, or sour cream
1 Tablespoon lemon juice freshly pressed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Split the celery head in half. Trim the remaining roots at the top, and peel off the outer skin with a peeler. Grate 7 ounces celeriac finely using a grater.
Peel and finely grate 1 medium carrot. Peel and core ½ medium apple and grate it coarsely (large holes) for a better texture.
Place grated celeriac, carrot, and apple in a bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons mayonaisse, 4 Tablespoons white yogurtor sour cream). Season with 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix well, and let it chill in the refrigerator for about ten minutes.
Top the celery spread on the bread slices in a generous layer and garnish with chopped green scallions for added flavor and a nice display.

Notes

The basic recipe makes 4 portions.
The best breads for this spread are Czech Chleba rye bread, Veka white bread, Housky braided rolls, or Rohlíky rolls. A French baguette is also an excellent choice.
STORAGE: Store the spread in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap, where it will keep for about 4-5 days. On the second day, you may notice some released liquid on the surface, which is nothing to worry about; just stir the spread well.
Before serving, let the spread sit on the kitchen counter at room temperature for at least half an hour.
How do you enhance this celery bread spread? Add finely chopped hard-boiled eggs or grated hard cheese (in the Czech Republic, we often use semi-hard Dutch cheese such as Gouda or Edam). If you like garlic, one or two mashed cloves will take the spread to a new level of flavor.

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