Celery Root and Potato Puree
- 3 large Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, held in water until ready for use
- Kosher salt
- 1 large celery root, tough outer parts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into pats
- Special Equipment: Food mill
- Place the potatoes in a pot large enough to accommodate the celery root and the potatoes.
- Make sure to add enough water to cover vegetables by 2 inches and season generously with salt.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- When the water has been boiling for about 10 minutes, add the celery root and cook until both vegetables are "fork tender".
- Strain the celery root and potatoes.
- Put the cream in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Meanwhile, pass the celery root and potatoes through a food mill into a large bowl.
- Add about 1/4 of the hot cream and 2 pats of the butter.
- Stir vigorously until the cream and butter are thoroughly combined.
- Repeat this process until all of the cream and butter have been incorporated.
- Taste for seasoning, you will probably have to add salt.
- Serve in a warm serving bowl immediately or keep warm until ready to use.
potatoes, kosher salt, celery root, heavy cream, cold butter, mill
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/celery-root-and-potato-puree-recipe.html (may not work)