Celery risotto


Celery risotto
Imagine a risotto, deliciously creamy of course, but made with diced celery instead of rice.

You follow the classic risotto preparation process, cooking gently and gradually stirring in stock, but at the end you add a little mascarpone, and you'll be amazed at the delicious result.
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Last modified on: September 24th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 1 hour
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 1
Prepare and finely chop 1 onion.

Peel and grate 1 garlic clove, or chop very finely, and place on top of chopped onion.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 20 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 2

Diced celeriac


Prepare 1 celeriac, then cut into very small pieces.

Stage 3
Celery risotto : Stage 3
The best way to do this is to peel, wash and dry the celery.

Stage 4
Celery risotto : Stage 4
Then cut into fairly thin slices.

Stage 5
Celery risotto : Stage 5
Cut the slices into sticks.

Stage 6
Celery risotto : Stage 6
Finally, cut the sticks into small pieces.

Stage 7
Celery risotto : Stage 7
No secrets, it's quite time-consuming.

Note: You can also use a mandolin to make the sticks more quickly.

Stage 8 - 1 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 8

Cooking the risotto


Heat 5 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat, then add the onion and chopped garlic.

Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stage 9 - 3 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 9
Add the diced celery, season with salt and pepper and stir well for 2 or 3 minutes.

Stage 10 - 7 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 10
Pour in 2 glasses dry white wine, and stir again, lower the heat a little, and let the wine evaporate almost completely, stirring occasionally.

Stage 11 - 20 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 11
Then gradually add 750 ml chicken stock, stirring regularly, until the celery is tender.

Stage 12 - 2 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 12
Add 250 g Mascarpone, stir to obtain a creamy texture (if necessary, add a little broth), and check the seasoning.

Stage 13 - 2 min.
Celery risotto : Stage 13
Finish by adding the grated Parmesan and mixing one last time.

Stage 14
Celery risotto : Stage 14
Serve piping hot, perhaps with a drizzle of olive oil added at the last minute.
Remarks
You can replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock to suit your taste.

If you don't have mascarpone, use cream instead, or a mixture of half cream and half cheese.
Keeping: Enjoy immediately, but can be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe40 RDI=10 %80 RDI=6 %200 RDI=20 %2,290 RDI=90 %9,580 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g1 RDI=0 %3 RDI=0 %7 RDI=1 %90 RDI=3 %370 RDI: 3 %
Per person10 RDI=3 %20 RDI=1 %50 RDI=6 %570 RDI=20 %2,400 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,700 k-calories (or 11,300 k-joules) per day for a man Change to a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Celery, Sulfites, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 6.30 €
  • Per person : 1.60 €

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