Cold Spicy Celery

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cold Spicy Celery
1500 min.
8
18kcal

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Discover the refreshing zing of Cold Spicy Celery, a delightful side dish that perfectly balances flavor and health. This vibrant, plant-based recipe showcases crisp celery, an often-overlooked vegetable that deserves the spotlight. With its crunchy texture and mild flavor, celery serves as the ideal canvas for bold ingredients like coarse Korean chile flakes and sansho pepper, adding a unique kick to every bite.

This dish is not just delicious but also incredibly versatile. It's perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or even as a soothing starter at dinner parties. With only a few simple ingredients, this recipe lets fresh produce shine while keeping it entirely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free—making it an inclusive choice for everyone at your table.

Notably low in calories, with just 18 kcal per serving, Cold Spicy Celery allows you to indulge guilt-free while still enjoying a burst of flavor. The method of salting the celery beautifully enhances its crunchiness, creating a delightful interplay of textures and tastes. Imagine how satisfying it will be to serve your guests a dish that's not only brimming with flavor but also provides a refreshing crunch.

Incorporate this Cold Spicy Celery into your meal prep as a simple yet exciting option that everyone will enjoy. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this vibrant side dish that will elevate any dining experience!

Ingredients

  • bunches celery organic (preferably )
  • 0.5 teaspoon to-ban-jan 
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred toasted
  • servings pepper to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • colander

Directions

  1. Remove darker green ribs from outside of celery bunches and reserve for another use. Slice inner pale green ribs (about 16 to 18, including tiny center ones) diagonally 1/2 inch thick (aim for about 7 cups). Toss with kosher salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, chilled, at least 1 hour.
  2. Just before serving, pat celery dry and toss with lemon juice, chile flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Drizzle with peanut oil and season with salt and sansho pepper.
  4. Serve chilled, lightly sprinkled with sansho pepper.
  5. Salted celery can be chilled in colander up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories18kcal
Protein2.16%
Fat87.28%
Carbs10.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.68565216563318%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:17.68kcal
0.88%
Fat:1.79g
2.75%
Saturated Fat:0.3g
1.9%
Carbohydrates:0.49g
0.16%
Net Carbohydrates:0.26g
0.09%
Sugar:0.17g
0.19%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:591.45mg
25.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.1g
0.2%
Vitamin K:3.24µg
3.08%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.35%
Vitamin A:82.57IU
1.65%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious