Rau cần tây is often referred to as a natural remedy that everyone should have in their garden. With its high water content of up to 95%, celery contains various vitamins and minerals that can help reduce cholesterol, benefit individuals with high blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and protect the liver.
With this versatile ingredient, you can create many delicious dishes such as stir-fried celery with squid, celery and clam soup, pork and celery dumplings, stir-fried chicken breast with celery, and shrimp and celery salad. Additionally, celery leaves can be combined with cornmeal to create a nutritious and fragrant corn and celery cake, perfect for a nutrient-rich breakfast.
1. Ingredients for corn and celery cake
– Cornmeal: 150 grams
– Flour: 30 grams
– Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
– Celery leaves
– Eggs: 1

2. Steps to make corn and celery cake
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
– After removing any damaged or discolored leaves from the celery, wash the leaves thoroughly. Then, blanch them in boiling water for about 1 minute to soften the leaves and reduce the characteristic strong odor.
– Remove the blanched celery leaves, drain them, and cut them into small pieces.
Step 2: Mix the batter
– In a large bowl, add 150 grams of cornmeal, 30 grams of flour, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
– Use a cooking utensil such as a spoon or chopsticks to mix the ingredients together. Then, crack the egg into the mixture and continue stirring with chopsticks until the ingredients are well combined.
– Add the finely chopped celery leaves and a sufficient amount of warm water to create a thick mixture.
– Divide the prepared batter into equal small portions, shape them into round discs, and press them flat.

Step 3: Fry the cakes
– Grease a non-stick pan with cooking oil. Then, fry the corn and celery cakes for about 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat until they turn golden brown on both sides.
– Repeat the frying process until all the batter is used.
The corn and celery cakes have a pleasant aroma and an eye-catching color, with the green color of the celery leaves and the yellow color of the cornmeal. When you taste them, you will experience the subtle aroma of corn combined with the slight bitterness of celery, creating a delicious and nutritious flavor.

3. Notes for making corn and celery cakes
– It is recommended to choose celery leaves that are bright green, thick, and evenly shaped. Avoid purchasing celery with unusually swollen stems, as they may have been treated with additional growth-promoting substances.
– Although celery is beneficial for health, it may not be suitable for everyone. To avoid any potential side effects, pregnant women, individuals with low blood pressure, those with kidney stones, or those who have recently undergone surgery should avoid consuming this food.