Entries in Kohlrabi (2)

Friday
13Feb2009

BRAISED KOHLRABI 

1 1/2 lbs kohlrabi
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
salt & pepper
chopped fresh parsley

Peel kohlrabi and cut into 1/4 inch disks or strips. Place butter in skillet and melt. Over medium heat add the kohlrabi, adjust heat if necessary so that butter does not brown. Toss to coat kohlrabi with butter. Sprinkle in tarragon and add the stock. Cover and continue to cook approximately 10-15 minutes, until slightly tender. Uncover and turn the heat up a bit. Cook until the kohlrabi is slightly colored. Add freshly ground pepper and salt and sprinkle with fresh parsley to taste

Friday
13Feb2009

ROASTED KOHLRABI

1 1/2 pounds fresh kohlrabi, ends trimmed, thick green skin sliced off with a knife, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (optional but so good)
Salt
Good vinegar

Set oven to 450F. Toss the diced kohlrabi with olive oil, garlic and salt in a bowl. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and put into oven. Roast for 30 - 34 minutes, stirring every five minutes started after about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with a good vinegar.