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Yum yum yum, this authentic German kohlrabi with cream sauce recipe is so good, easy and quick to make. Even my husband who is not a fan of kohlrabi enjoys eating his kohlrabi veggies this way. Definitely a keeper!
Kohlrabi with cream sauce is one of my mother in law’s signature dishes just roasted duck or bread dumpling and today I would like to show you how to make it.
Kohlrabi also known as Cabbage turnip belongs to the cabbage family. It’s very popular and largely consumed in Germany. Tastes great served as a side to any roast of your choice. My 4-year old daughter eats it as a main course.
What you’ll need to make kohlrabi with cream sauce
- 3 medium kohlrabi bulbs (about 700 g/ 24.7 oz) plus nicely green kohlrabi leaves
- 1 tablespoon corn flour/ cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz/ about 1 cup) vegetable stock
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz/ ½ cup – 1 tablespoon) heavy cream
- a pinch sugar
- salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg to taste
How to peel and grate kohlrabi
First separate the kohlrabi leaves from the kohlrabi stems / bulbs. keep some nicely green kohlrabi leaves.
Next, wash the kohlrabi leaves under cold running tap water, shake off excess water and put them on a paper towel to drain.
Using a sharp knife peel kohlrabi bulbs, then cut them into quarters and cut or grate them into small slices. Then finely chop the kohlrabi leaves.
How to cook kohlrabi bulbs and kohlrabi leaves with cream sauce
Heat about 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted and add sliced kohlrabies and give everything a good stir. Let cook for about 2 minutes, without covering the pot.
Toss in flour and stir in vegetable stock. Then add a pinch of sugar and finely chopped kohlrabi leaves.
Cover and let cook for about 10 minutes. Stir halfway. After reduce the heat to medium low heat.
Then stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Cover and let cook for about more 5 minutes. Done.
What to serve with Kohlrabi with cream sauce
Creamed kohlrabi makes a great side dish to
- Roast beef
- Roasted goose legs
- Whole duck roast
- or baked bbq chicken legs.
- Also hearty enough serve as a meal on its own.
Sauteed kohlrabi with cream sauce
Ingredients
- 3 medium kohlrabi bulbs (about 700 g/ 24.7 oz) plus nicely green kohlrabi leaves
- 1 tablespoon corn flour/ cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz/ about 1 cup) vegetable stock
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz/ ½ cup – 1 tablespoon) heavy cream
- a pinch of sugar
- salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- First separate the kohlrabi leaves from the kohlrabi stems / bulbs. keep some nicely green kohlrabi leaves. Next, wash the kohlrabi leaves under cold running tap water, shake off excess water and put them on a paper towel to drain.
- Using a sharp knife peel kohlrabi bulbs, then cut them into quarters and cut or grate them into small slices. Then finely chop the kohlrabi leaves.
- Heat about 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted and add sliced kohlrabies and give everything a good stir. Let cook for about 2 minutes, without covering the pot.
- Toss in flour and stir in vegetable stock. Then add a pinch of sugar and finely chopped kohlrabi leaves. Cover and let cook for about 10 minutes. Stir halfway.
- After reduce the heat to low heat. Then stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Cover and let cook for about more 5 minutes. Done
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