Celeriac

Beneath its rough and mineral appearance hides a white flesh very rich in starch, emitting tertiary aromas of undergrowth and hazelnut. It is one of the rare vegetables capable of withstanding extreme cooking. The ultimate technique remains baking in a salt crust: trapped for several hours in the oven, the celeriac steams, shielded from oxygen. Its juices concentrate to the extreme, offering a dense, melting texture that mimics the experience of a roasted meat.