Best Celery Substitutes in Green Detox Juice
This recipe calls for 2 sticks celery. If you're out of celery or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Aromatic base (soffritto), subtle flavour, body
When celery isn't available or you don't enjoy its flavour.
4 Substitutes for Celery in Green Detox Juice
1. Fennel (diced finely)
Ratio: 1:1
Sweeter and more anise-like when raw, mild when cooked. Works beautifully in Italian-style dishes and soups.
2. Celeriac (diced finely)
Ratio: 1:1
Similar flavour to celery but starchier - great in hearty stews and soups.
3. Leek (white and pale green)
Ratio: 1:1 by weight
Milder and sweeter - adds body to the soffritto without celery's bitterness.
4. Bok choy (stems only)
Ratio: 1:1
Works in Asian-style soups and stir fries where you want body and crunch.
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