Serving plate of celeriac steaks with salsa drizzled on top

Roast Celeriac Steaks with Kiwifruit Salsa Verde

Serving plate of celeriac steaks with salsa drizzled on top
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SERVES:
5
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20-25 minutes

Prepare to set your celeriac cravings alight! This knobbly root vegetable (also known as celery root) might look a bit rustic, but it’s a true hidden gem! Beneath its rough exterior lies a crisp, creamy-white flesh with a subtle, earthy flavour. It has a taste that’s like a cross between celery and parsley, with a nutty undertone that becomes sweeter when roasted.

In this Roast Celeriac Steaks recipe the earthy celeriac slices are roasted to golden perfection, then paired with a zesty kiwifruit salsa verde that brings a tangy kick. A creamy tahini drizzle ties it all together, making for a fresh, unexpected combination that will make your taste buds sing. Perfect for a light meal or a vegetable side dish.

INGREDIENTS:

CELERIAC STEAKS:

  • 2 heads celeriac 
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Salt 
  • Pepper

KIWIFRUIT SALSA VERDE:

  • 1 large kiwifruit or two small 
  • 3 cloves garlic 
  • 1 Tbsp capers 
  • ½ cup greens (spinach, kale, or parsley)
  • 25g Gherkins 
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar 
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 
  • Salt & Pepper

CREAMY TAHINI:

  • 3 Tbsp Tahini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp warm water
  • 1.5 tsp lemon juice 
  • Salt & Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
  2. Rinse and scrub the celeriac thoroughly to remove the dirt. Once washed, slice each celeriac head into 5 or 6 slices each 1.5 cm wide.
  3. Place the celeriac onto a lined baking tray, brush each side with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until soft and golden brown on the outside

To prepare the kiwi fruit salsa verde:

  1. Leaving the skin on, chop the kiwi fruit into small pieces. Roughly chop the greens.
  2. Place all the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the salsa verde is too thick, add a touch more olive oil to thin it out.

To make the creamy tahini dressing: 

  1. In a bowl add the tahini paste, garlic and 3 Tbsp of warm water and mix until a smooth silky paste forms. 
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

To assemble: Spread the creamy tahini sauce over a serving platter, add the celeriac steaks on top. Finish with a drizzle of kiwi fruit salsa and season with salt and pepper.

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Roast Celeriac Steaks with Kiwifruit Salsa Verde

These Roast Celeriac steaks are a simple way to enjoy this creamy root vegetable, especially with the zingy kick of kiwifruit.
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