CELERY ROOT FRENCH FRIES WITH REMOULADE DIPPING SAUCE

Celery Root French Fries With Remoulade Dipping Sauce image

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 lbs whole celery root, peeled, and cut into french fry style pieces, just not too thick
1/2 cup flour (seasoned with 1 tsp. Essence,recipe follows)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned with 1 tsp. Essence)
salt and pepper
oil (for frying)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup snipped chives (optional)
1 cup prepared mayonnaise or 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon creole mustard (or any grainy mustard)
2 tablespoons ketchup
salt and pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Combine all essence ingredients and store in an air-tight jar or container.
For remoulade sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.Set aside.
For the celery root French fries:.
Lightly toss the celery root in the flour.
Dip into the egg mixture, removing any excess.
Turn into the bread crumbs, coating both sides completely.
In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil.
When the oil is hot, add the celery root fries, carefully, as not to over-crowd the fries.
Fry on one side until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn over and continue frying until done, about2 to 3 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon and place on a paper-lined plate.
Spoon a small amount of the remoulade sauce onto the plate and pile the fries in the center. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parmesan and chives.
Note: Prep. time does not include making the Essence.