Cold Spicy Celery

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

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If you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish with a kick, look no further than this Cold Spicy Celery recipe! With its vibrant crunch and bold flavors, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Perfect for those hot summer days or as a unique addition to your next gathering, this recipe showcases the simple yet exquisite beauty of celery, elevating it to star status on your plate.

Crafted for both vegetarians and vegans, it’s completely gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an inclusive choice for any table. The balance of coarse Korean chile flakes and sansho pepper intertwines harmoniously with the fresh lemon juice, creating a zesty profile that complements the crispness of the celery. The addition of toasted peanut oil adds a nutty depth, transforming this humble vegetable into a sensational side dish.

With only 18 calories per serving, you can indulge without any guilt! Plus, the preparation is simple: just let the salted celery drain for a while to enhance its flavor, and you're ready to serve a dish that’s deliciously different. Ideal for picnics or potlucks, this Cold Spicy Celery will definitely impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Enjoy the refreshing taste of this unique recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your home!

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