Should You Remove The Strings From Celery?

You should remove the strings from celery if you’ll be eating large, uncooked pieces. The strings will break down when cooked and are not noticeable when cut into small pieces.

What Is The Stringy Stuff In Celery?

The stringy stuff in celery is called collenchyma. It’s a type of tissue in many plants that holds and transports water and provides structural support.

Do You Need A Knife To Peel Celery?

A knife is one of the best ways to peel celery but it’s not required. You can also peel celery with any vegetable peeler, or even with only your hands by snapping one end of a stalk and then pulling away the tough strings.

How To Peel Celery & Remove Those Fibrous Strings

Description

Learn how to peel celery with a knife for the best results and highest yield.

Ingredients

Celery, 1 stalk

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Instructions

Wash your celery stalk under running water to remove any dirt and sand.
Place your celery on a cutting board and use a paring knife to trim off any leaves and small branches from the top, and any discolored areas from the bottom.
Hold the celery stalk in your non-dominant hand and make a shallow cut into the top layer of the celery at the top of the stalk.
With the knife still inserted, use your thumb to pinch the celery against the blade of the knife.
Rotate your hand and the knife then pull down the length of the stalk to remove the tough celery strings.
Turn the stalk slightly and repeat along the outer edges of the celery.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Knife Skills
Cuisine: Any

Keywords: How to peel celery, peeling celery with a knife