Cold Spicy Celery

Name: Cold Spicy Celery
Ingredients: 2 bunches celery (preferably organic); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon coarse Korean chile flakes; 1 tablespoon toasted peanut oil; pepper to taste

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 bunches celery (preferably organic)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse Korean chile flakes
1 tablespoon toasted peanut oil
pepper to taste

Directions

1

Remove darker green ribs from outside of celery bunches and reserve for another use. Slice inner pale green ribs (about 16 to 18, including tiny center ones) diagonally 1/2 inch thick (aim for about 7 cups). Toss with kosher salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, chilled, at least 1 hour.
2

Just before serving, pat celery dry and toss with lemon juice, chile flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle with peanut oil and season with salt and
3

pepper. Serve chilled, lightly sprinkled with
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pepper.