Best Celery Substitutes in Vegan Demi Glace
This recipe calls for 8.8 oz (250 g) Celery, Thinly sliced. 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 Vegan Demi Glace
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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