Chinese celery
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Definition
Noun 1. A variety of celery (Apium graveolens var. secalinum) characterized by its elongated, thin, crisp stalks and light green leaves, often with a stronger flavor than common celery. It is used as a vegetable and herb in cooking.
Usage
- Chinese celery is a key ingredient in many Asian stir-fries and soups.
- The recipe calls for a bunch of Chinese celery, chopped finely.
- Unlike common celery, Chinese celery has hollow stalks and a more intense aroma.
Advanced Usage
- As a botanical term: In horticulture, Chinese celery refers to a specific cultivar group within the species , selected for its slender stalks and potent flavor.
- Culinary distinction: It is often used not just as a vegetable but as a pungent herb to flavor dishes, similar to how cilantro or parsley is used.
Variants and Related Words
- Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce): The common, thicker-stalked variety typically eaten raw or used in Western cooking.
- Celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum): A variety cultivated for its edible large hypocotyl (root).
- Leaf celery (Apium graveolens var. secalinum): A term sometimes used interchangeably with Chinese celery, emphasizing the use of its leaves.
Synonyms
- Asian celery
- Leaf celery
- Smallage (an older term for wild or primitive forms of celery, which Chinese celery closely resembles)
Related Phrases
- (To) use Chinese celery: To employ this herb as an ingredient.
- You should use Chinese celery for an authentic taste in that recipe.
- A stalk/bunch of Chinese celery: A standard way to quantify it for purchase or use.
- I need to buy a bunch of Chinese celery from the market.
Noun
- elongated head of crisp celery-like stalks and light green leaves