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You're not alone, Carol - lots of folks have strong feelings about celery. In terms of a substitute, it depends on what you're making. What we ask ourselves when thinking about substitutions is: what role is this ingredient playing in this recipe? When we use celery, it is very often for a pop of crunchy texture. In that case, a good stand-in might be shaved fresh fennel or radishes, or sliced jicama or bok choy - the choice will depend on the flavor profile of the dish you're making. Hope that helps! - April D.
Hi Craig - You can substitute Chinese celery, just keep in mind that the stalks of Chinese celery are thinner than those of western celery so you may want to chop it larger and/or cook it for less time. Best, Lynn C.
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You're not alone, Carol - lots of folks have strong feelings about celery. In terms of a substitute, it depends on what you're making. What we ask ourselves when thinking about substitutions is: what role is this ingredient playing in this recipe? When we use celery, it is very often for a pop of crunchy texture. In that case, a good stand-in might be shaved fresh fennel or radishes, or sliced jicama or bok choy - the choice will depend on the flavor profile of the dish you're making. Hope that helps! - April D.
Thanks, all of your substitutions are things I like
Thanks, all of your substitutions are things I like
Can Chinese celery be substituted for western celery as long as the celery is being chopped or minced?
Hi Craig - You can substitute Chinese celery, just keep in mind that the stalks of Chinese celery are thinner than those of western celery so you may want to chop it larger and/or cook it for less time. Best, Lynn C.