June 19, 2018
Greetings All!
The heat is on! We had no spring this year. It was cold and rainy. And then it was hot! So, if you’ve decided to hide in the air conditioned apartment, why not pass the time cooking your beautiful organic vegetables?
Members are always asking me what to do with the kohlrabi. It is actually a very versatile vegetable, and the greens are delicious in a salad too. I’m guessing that by now you are looking for variations for your salads.
So, today’s recipe is a surefire way to impress your family – kohlrabi fries! And they are not deep fried, so you won’t be feeding your family too much fat. It’s a simple recipe, and a quick one, so you won’t get tied up in the kitchen all night.
KOHLRABI FRIES
- 1 ½ to 2 lbs kohlrabi
- 1 TBS rice flour, chickpea flour or semolina (more as needed)
- Salt to taste
- 2 to 4 TBS canola oil or grapeseed oil, as needed
- Chili powder, ground cumin, curry powder or paprika to taste
- Peel the kohlrabi and cut them into thick sticks, about 1/3 to 1/2 inch wide and about 2 inches long.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet (cast iron is good). Meanwhile, place the flour in a large bowl, season with salt if desired and quickly toss the kohlrabi sticks in the flour so that they are lightly coated.
- When the oil is rippling, add the kohlrabi to the pan (be careful – you don’t want to splash hot oil on yourself!) in batches so that the pan isn’t crowded.
- Cook the kohlrabi sticks on one side until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, using tongs, turn the pieces over to brown on the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes. The entire procedure should take only about 5 minutes if there is enough oil in the pan. Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle right away with the seasoning of your choice. Serve hot.
HELPFUL HINT: The kohrabi sticks can be cut several hours in advance and refrigerated until you are ready to fry them.
ANOTHER HELPFUL HINT: IF you really don’t want to fry these, they can be floured, brushed or sprayed with the oil and baked in the oven.
I hope you all enjoy this dish and that you find new and wonderful ways to beat the heat. Have a delicious week!
Best,
Judi