Celery Stalks with Fish Sauce

2 servings

30 minutes

Celery stalks with fish sauce are an elegant addition to fish dishes rooted in European culinary tradition. Tender blanched stalks retain their freshness and light crunch, while the sauce based on vermouth and fish broth imparts a rich, deeply umami flavor. Butter gives a velvety texture, adding notes of tenderness and harmony. This dish pairs perfectly with baked or fried fish, enhancing its flavor and creating a refined combination. Due to its simplicity in preparation and exquisite taste, it can be a wonderful addition to both everyday dinners and festive tables.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 158.8
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 12.5g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g

Ingredients

• Celery stalk: 280 g
• Dry vermouth: 50 ml
• Fish broth: 200 ml
• Butter: 30 g
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Wash the celery stalks well and remove the coarse outer layer. Cut the stalks in half crosswise.

3. Boil water in a pot and add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

4. Dip the stems in boiling water for a minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk: 280 g

5. Transfer the stems from boiling water to ice water.

6. Pour fish broth and vermouth into the pan, place on heat, and reduce until the liquid thickens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fish broth: 200 ml
   • Dry vermouth: 50 ml

7. Add cold butter to the sauce and gradually melt it while constantly stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g

8. Place the celery stalks in the sauce and leave them on low heat for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk: 280 g

9. Serve celery with fish dishes.