Mustard Celery
1 min readMustard Celery
serves 4
Celery cools the blood, eliminates dampness from the body, nourishes and soothes the liver, and lowers high blood pressure. This dish is prescribed for people who wish to lose weight and sometimes —because of the rising effect of the mustard—as a remedy for headache.
1 tablespoon (15 grams) dry mustard
3/4 tablespoon (11 milliliters) warm water
4½ cups (1,125 milliliters) water
¼ teaspoon (1–2 grams) sugar
½ tablespoon (7 grams) cornstarch
Pinch of salt, or to taste
1 cup (200 grams) celery, cut into 1½-inch pieces
Place the dry mustard in a small bowl and add the 3/4 tablespoon (11 milliliters) of warm water. Mix together to form a paste and let stand for 10 minutes. Pour ½ cup (125 milliliters) water into a small saucepan, along with the sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix together and bring to a boil, stirring well until the mixture thickens. Stir in the mustard paste, remove from heat, and set aside. Place the remaining 4 cups (1 liter) water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. When boiling, throw in the celery. After 30 seconds, remove from the heat and drain. Place the celery in a serving dish, cover with the mustard sauce, mix thoroughly to coat, and serve.
