Ingredients
- ¾ ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 ½ pounds (about 2 large) celery root
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 3 sprigs thyme, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ¼ pounds mixed mushrooms (cremini, button or shiitake), cut into 1/4 -inch slices
- Truffle oil, optional
- Shaved Parmesan cheese
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
352 calories; 21 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 8 milligrams cholesterol; 495 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Serves 6
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small pot, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the porcini and let sit for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl and set aside. Rinse and chop the mushrooms.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and add all but 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Peel, quarter and cut the celery root into 1/4-inch-thick slices and add to the water.
- Place a large, ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Heat 1/4 cup of the oil, then add the leek, onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaf and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Drain the celery root and add it to the onion mixture with the reserved mushroom broth and milk. Bring to a boil, cover tightly and transfer to the oven. Braise until the celery root is tender, about 40 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Using a blender or immersion blender, carefully blend the mixture to a smooth purée. (For a finer texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.) Place the pot over low heat and simmer until it reaches the consistency of porridge. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil. Add the fresh mushrooms and sauté until the water releases and evaporates. Add the rehydrated porcini and chopped thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place a few spoonfuls of the purée on each plate and drizzle with truffle oil, if using. Top with mushrooms and Parmesan.
1 hour 30 minutes
Dining and Cooking