Celeriac is safe for babies from 6 months old. How you prepare it changes as your baby grows. Here is exactly what to do at each stage.
Choking risk: low
Low choking risk with appropriate preparation. Always supervise mealtimes.
Contains: celery
Introduce one new allergen at a time. Wait 3 full days before trying another to watch for reactions.
Flavor guide
Raw celeriac has a firm, starchy texture with a pronounced celery-like flavor and a mild herbal bitterness. Cooking softens both the texture and the flavor dramatically: boiled or roasted celeriac becomes creamy and mild, with a subtle savory depth similar to a cross between celery and parsnip. It pairs naturally with butter, cream, apple, potato, parsley, lemon, and thyme.
Peel and roast or steam until very soft. Cut into thick sticks. Mild celery flavor without the stringy texture risk.
Serving ideas
Diced, roasted or mashed. Celery root mash is an excellent weaning food.
Serving ideas
Mashed, in soups, roasted, raw grated in remoulade.
Serving ideas
Ingredients
Steps
Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Celeriac mash thickens when frozen; thin with a splash of water when reheating.
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