Caramelised celeriac mash with spiced walnuts

Name: Caramelised celeriac mash with spiced walnuts
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp of honey; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg, microplaned; 100g of walnuts; salt; 1 celeriac, peeled and diced; 50g of butter; 100ml of milk; salt; pepper

by Chantelle Nicholson

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easy
8
45 minutes

Chantelle Nicholson's caramelised celeriac mash is rich, sweet and earthy; comfort food at its best. The mash is adorned with shards of walnut spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon for a little warming crunch, a great side dish for a winter feast.

First published in 2018

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Spiced walnuts

2 tbsp of honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg, microplaned
100g of walnuts
salt

Caramelised celeriac mash

1 celeriac, peeled and diced
50g of butter
100ml of milk
salt
pepper

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Food processor or blender

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4

Place the honey, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small saucepan and heat until the honey begins to bubble. Add the walnuts, stirring to coat, and season with salt. Spread the walnuts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Allow to cool, then finely chop

100g of walnuts
salt
2 tbsp of honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg, microplaned

For the celeriac purée, heat the butter in a large saucepan over a moderate heat. When hot, add the celeriac and season with salt. Cook for 20–25 minutes until the celeriac is soft and has a deep golden colour

50g of butter
1 celeriac, peeled and diced

Add the milk to the saucepan and bring to a simmer for a few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan well, then transfer everything to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding a little more milk if needed

100ml of milk

Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve hot with the chopped walnuts on top

First published in 2018

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Chantelle Nicholson

From New Zealand law student to the opening of her first solo sustainable restaurant Apricity (which won a Michelin green star in 2023), Chantelle Nicholson’s hard work and determination – especially in evolving free-from and plant-based cooking at the highest level – has cemented her reputation as one of the UK's most forward-thinking chefs.

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