Smashed celeriac

• olive oil↗5 tbsp tbsp
• garlic cloves↗4

  very finely sliced

• red chillies↗2

  deseeded and finely chopped

• few thyme

  sprigs

• 2 small or 1 large celeriac

  peeled and cut into 1cm cubes

• splash of white wine

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a shallow pan and sizzle the garlic for 1 min until fragrant. Add the chilli, thyme and celeriac. Toss everything to coat in the oil, then season with salt.

2. 2

   Turn the heat down to a minimum, cover the pan and cook everything really gently for 40 mins or until soft enough to squash. Stir occasionally and add a splash of white wine or water if it starts to catch. When cooked, crush the celeriac lightly with a wooden spoon and serve. The celeriac may now be left to cool in the pan – reheat on the hob with a drizzle more oil.