By Christian Whitby, Astoria Co+op Produce Manager
Info: Also called German turnips, kohlrabi is actually more closely related to cabbage. It tastes similar to cabbage as well, but sweeter and milder with a peppery finish.
Baked Kohlrabi Chips: A tasty alternative to potato chips, this dish wonderfully highlights the natural flavors of kohlrabi
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kohlrabi
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- Chili powder or curry powder (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Peel the skin off the kohlrabi with a vegetable peeler
- Using a mandolin or sharp knife, thinly slice the kohlrabi. Slices should be around 1/8th inch thick
- In a bowl, toss kohlrabi with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other spices if desired
- Spread the slices in a single layer on a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes
- After 10 minutes flip the kohlrabi over. Check every couple minutes after and pull the kohlrabi when the edges start to brown
- Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then enjoy!
Apple Kohlrabi Slaw: The sweetness of the apple is the perfect complement to the earthy, peppery flavor of the kohlrabi, making a light and refreshing dish
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kohlrabi
- 2 medium carrots (about ½ lb)
- 1 large or 2 small apples (about ¾ pound)
- 1 meyer lemon, juiced
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off kohlrabi, carrots, and apples
- Cut these into matchsticks—using a cheese grater makes this very easy!
- Combine in a bowl with the remaining ingredients. Stir well and enjoy!