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Elisabeth Bond's Kohl Rabi

I’m afraid I’m not a big fan of Kohl Rabi. It is sort of a cross between a cabbage and a turnip (Dominic from Only Organic disagrees on this, he likes it!) – you can substitute it in most turnip or celeriac recipes. So I hope you will forgive me for reproducing a recipe from Jane Grigson. I have not tried it myself but she says her dislike “was turned to a muted enthusiasm” when given it by an Austrian friend.

Serves 4

* 500g kohlrabi, peeled * 30g butter * 2 tbsps oil * 1 tbsp sugar * 1 tsp flour * light stock or water * salt, pepper, chopped parsley

Thinly slice the peeled kohlrabi into half moon shapes. Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan, stir in the sugar and cook on a high heat until a golden caramel colour – do not blacken it. Add the kohlrabi, stir and cook until nicely coated and golden brown. Lower the heat, cover with a lid and cook more slowly until the veg is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle on the flour then add enough stock/water to make a binding sauce. Bring to the boil, cook for a further 2 minutes then finish with salt, pepper and chopped parsley before serving.

Regards
The Gourmet Doctor