How to Cook Celery - Cooking Times

Compare cooking times and preparation for Celery. Times vary with portion size, cut and heating conditions; check the tips for each method below.

Stem Vegetables

Season: Winter, Spring

Preparation

Remove strings (using a peeler is easiest)

Cooking Times by Method

Raw

Sticks or salads. Removing strings makes it easier to eat

Boil

2-3 min

From boiling water

Diagonal cuts. Also great as a soup ingredient

Stir-fry

1-2 min

Diagonal cuts over high heat. Keep the crunch

Microwave

1-1.5 min

Diagonal cuts, 100g at 600W

Steam

2-3 min

Becomes sweeter and easier to eat

Common Mistakes

Storage & Use PlanTips & dates

Storage Time Guide

No sourced storage estimate is available for this vegetable yet. Follow the pack instructions and set your own use date below.

Estimates assume fresh produce stored as described. Freshness and temperature affect storage; these dates do not guarantee safety. Follow pack dates and instructions. Do not eat food showing spoilage, regardless of the date.

Plan When to Use It

Choose an earlier date if freshness has declined. One record per vegetable is saved on this browser.

Celery Cooking FAQs

How long to boil Celery?

Boil Celery for 2-3 min (From boiling water). Diagonal cuts. Also great as a soup ingredient

How long to microwave Celery?

Microwave Celery for 1-1.5 min. Diagonal cuts, 100g at 600W

How long to stir-fry Celery?

Stir-fry Celery for 1-2 min. Diagonal cuts over high heat. Keep the crunch

How long to steam Celery?

Steam Celery for 2-3 min. Becomes sweeter and easier to eat

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Cooking times are estimates. Adjust for portion size, thickness and equipment, and check that the food is cooked through.