SWEET-AND-SOUR CELERY

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Sweet-and-Sour Celery image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Yield Makes 8 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons mild honey
4 pounds celery (2 to 3 bunches; any dark green outer ribs peeled), cut into 2-inch pieces, reserving about 1 cup inner celery leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cut a round of parchment paper to fit just inside a wide heavy 6-to 8-quarts pot, then set round aside.
  • Simmer water, lemon juice, oil, honey, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in pot, stirring, until honey has dissolved. Stir in celery (but not leaves) and cover with parchment round. Simmer until tender and liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop reserved leaves.
  • Serve celery sprinkled with celery leaves and parsley.
  • What to drink:
  • Yarden Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon '05

Bewas Baloch
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I'm not a huge fan of celery, but this dish is a game-changer. The sweet and sour sauce is incredible.


Pappu Ahmed
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This is one of my favorite celery recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jamsource Magazine
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I found this dish to be a bit too sweet. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Ffi Fgi
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This recipe is a bit too simple for my taste. I prefer dishes with more complex flavors.


Kamohelo Mophethe
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any Asian-inspired meal.


Connor Millett
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet and sour sauce makes the celery irresistible.


Eiji_Chan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook celery, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique, tasty, and sure to impress guests.


Md Ajmain
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Overall, this is a solid recipe for sweet and sour celery. It's easy to make and the flavors are well-balanced.


Guy Morad
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I tried this recipe and found the celery to be a bit too tough. I think I'll try blanching it next time.


Cristal Rodriguez
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I found that adding a bit of ginger and garlic really elevated the flavors.


Amber Asimenios
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The sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the celery is cooked perfectly.


Dominique Grisson
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I added some chopped peanuts to the dish for extra crunch and flavor. It was a hit!


Daisy Cordero
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover celery. It's also a healthy and tasty snack.


Ayanda Khoza
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Not a fan of celery, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweet and sour sauce is addictive, and the celery provides a nice crunch.


Qaseem Khan
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Tried this recipe last night. It was quick and easy to make, and the end result was delicious. Definitely going to make it again!


Caleb games
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This dish is a winner! The combination of sweet and sour is just perfect, and the celery remains crispy. Highly recommend!


Innocent Nnabugwu
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Followed the recipe and the celery turned out amazing! My family loved it.


Fahmid Khan
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This sweet and sour celery dish is a delightful explosion of flavors in my mouth! The celery retains its crunch while absorbing the perfect balance of sweet and sour sauce. Absolutely love it!