What to do with kohl rabi?

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there

Its one of my faves since i came across it out here in Germany..

I like it either steamed... and the leaves n stalks steam like cabbage too no waste :T

But it is best raw, i grate it up, with cabbage, onions, cabbage and make it like coleslaw with a bit of mayo and greek yog, lemon juice n seasoning...

Im so in love with it im having a bash at growing some this year

Cazzdevil

Doh! I can NEVER manage to find things like that in searches. I think my search facility is broken

vixtress

fantastic 'almost raw' in a stirfry!!

demented_2

Hi, I love Kohlrabi as well. Its a cross between a Turnip and a Swede. I just love it either steamed or boiled and then have it with a bechamel sauce. Its really lovely. Gran used to cook it like that, she was also German. So MRSMCAWBER i am feeling abit homesick, as they don't have any in my local shop, i will just have to grow some this year.

purpleivy

I used to have kohl rabi in Germany when I lived there, but can't remember if I had any recipes, haven't seen it here,

Penelope_Penguin

For those of you who've mentioned growing it, kohl rabi is really easy :T There's a purple variety available, too, in addition to the usual white one.

Penny. x

Sola

I cut mine into chunks and roast it like potatoes. It does grow well.

sallyrsm

sharing a box every week with my Mum. Got three Kohl Rabi... anyone got any recommendations what to do with them? Never eaten one before. When we lived in Germany they used to grow millions of them but they were only fed to cattle.

any ideas would be very welcome. :rolleyes:

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there sally

You can use the leaves like cabbage and the bulb end is lovely raw...or i treat them like swede/turnips..
lovely layered with potatoes and onions in a dish.. pour stock/milk on and bake in the oven ..

Penelope_Penguin

I love kohl rabi, and you've reminded me that I didn't plant any this year

We have an older thread on kohl rabi uses, so I'll add your question to that.

Penny. x