Celery Root Fries
By: Susan Rose
Published: Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 3:38am

Ingredients




Celery root bulb(s)
Peanut oil
Kosher Salt

Preparation

1 Slice the outer skin off of the celery root. 2 Slice the celery root into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices (however you like your French fries). 3 Heat a thick stock pot over medium high heat. 4 Add enough peanut oil to have about an inch depth in the pan. Let the oil heat until it sizzles when you add a drop of water. 5 Carefully add the celery root fries to the hot oil. Don’t crowd the pan…if you need to do this in batches, warm the oven and keep the cooked fries in it. 6 Keep an eye on the fries; how long they need to cook will depend on how large they are. The fries pictures took about 3 minutes per side. 7 Once the first side is brown, flip the fries over. 8 Remove from oil and place on a paper towel on a plate. 9 Salt to taste.

About

French fries are one of life's great comfort foods. They go with everything and they are so salty and satisfying to eat. But for those on a low-carb diet, they are a big no-no. So what can a low-carber who needs some comfort food do? The answer is celery root. Celery root fries provide all the salty satisfaction of potato fries without the carbs. The texture is smooth and silky, but they hold up well in the frying. Serve them with burgers or filet...they're great with both.