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It's winter so I find myself eating more soups and stews. They can be so good on a cold day.

But IMO celery tastes horrible and only subtracts from the flavor of soup by covering up other flavors. Why is it such a common ingredient? Do people actually like enjoy or is it serving some other purpose?

(Yes I avoid it in other foods too. Not to go off topic but water chestnuts are a fantastic substitute if you like the crunch. Try them instead of celery next time you make stuffing.)

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[–] Iunnrais@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Yes, I genuinely enjoy the flavor of celery and distinctly miss the flavor when it’s absent. I grew up eating it raw with peanut butter, or melted/spreadable cheese. I grew up thinking it mostly tasted like water and was just a good vehicle for other flavors, but as my palate developed I noticed, and loved, the flavor more and more. In soups especially.

They say it takes something like twelve tries of a new flavor for your body to stop being afraid of it and actually enjoy it, and that most disliked foods are this kind of instinctual rejection. Maybe just try to force it a dozen times? I know that’s not pleasant advice, and I only recommend it if avoiding celery is something that will cause you life difficulties, such as in social situations.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

I'm learning today celery has an actual flavor...and I'm perfectly aware of mirepoix.

Same experience, just crunchy water or when cooked down will soak up whatever flavor you give it. Have also grown to recognize and enjoy the flavor even more but it's still just incredibly mild/subtle unless eating it straight up. Coincidentally I feel the same way as the people complaining about it but with bell peppers or fennel instead. Chicken salad, soups and stews, Chinese food, all delicious with celery and onion combo. I'll even substitute celery for a green veg in something like a curry instead of peas which I find too sweet, for example. I got the yummy cilantro gene too lol perception and sensitivity are a hell of a thing

[–] Deconceptualist@leminal.space 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I grew up eating it raw with peanut butter

I did too. Sometimes people would call it "ants on a log" and stick a few raisins on top. The celery crunch was nice but I always wanted maximum PB to cover the flavor. Later I realized it was way better without the celery at all, like just on bread (as PB&J of course).

Anyway, I've definitely crossed the dozen threshold. Probably ten dozen. I'm always picking it out of my meal when I try a new Chinese dish.