Celery Root Puree

Ingredients

• 1 large celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 lemon, juiced, divided
• Kosher salt to taste
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

Place celery root, 1/2 of the lemon juice, and kosher salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Blend celery root, cream, and butter in a blender until smooth. Push puree into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer with a wooden spoon or spatula until puree is completely smooth. Drizzle remaining lemon juice into puree and season with salt and cayenne pepper.