Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is in the bassica family that includes broccoli, turnips, cabbages, etc. They can be prepared like a turnip. Kohlrabi can be sliced thin in salads or grated into slaws. They can also be sliced, chopped, grated and steamed, boiled or sauted. If the skin seems tough, peel before cutting and cooking.

A member sent this recipe to me from recipezaar.com

Kohlrabi Slaw Recipe
A nice salad that would go well with fish. Adapted from a recipe found at epicurious.com. Cook time is chill time.

2 small kohlrabi
1 cup radishes
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Peel two small kohlrabi. 2.Shred the kohlrabi and radishes. You may use a food processor for this. I hand grate using a cheese grater. 3. Mix 1 Tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley in a glass bowl. Whisk in 2 Tablespoons olive oil. 4. Add shredded veggies and toss. 5. Chill for 30 minutes or more.