Pac's pic made it look scarier than the FSM...and very twiney...
Name this vegetable
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That's hilarious!And not just because it actually looks like the stuff, but because I can picture a piece of bacon in every appendage because of my avatar
I thought you would appreciate it.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
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Okay...now you have me working on it.
tinlizzie
Head Chef
I just finished a purple kohlrabi from the farmer's market. Tastes the same as the green ones, which I've only ever tried raw, never cooked. The taste and texture do remind me of broccoli stems or jicama.
Steve Kroll
Wine Guy
You guys are a stitch. Kohlrabi, turnips, exotic?!? My grandma grew these things in her garden back in the 60s and I've been eating them my entire life, so I guess I never gave them much thought.
My little brother used to call Kohlrabi "Martian heads" and refused to eat them.
I kind of like Flying Spaghetti Monster as a description. Seems fitting.
By the way, they also taste great in a bechamel sauce.
My little brother used to call Kohlrabi "Martian heads" and refused to eat them.
I kind of like Flying Spaghetti Monster as a description. Seems fitting.
By the way, they also taste great in a bechamel sauce.
Somebunny
Executive Chef
Lizzie, I was going to liken the taste to Jicama, but I thought adding another "exotic" veg to the mix might be too confusing! Lol!!!
I was actually amazed when I went to the store today, not being able to find something "exotic" in the produce section. Extravagant, yes...but not exotic.
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
That's funny PF!
Pac, my Mom used to grow kohlrabi when I was a kid. I haven't had it for a long time so I can't say I remember what it tastes like. They do carry that (along with all kinds of other unusual produce) at my regular grocery store. Now I need to pick a bunch up so I can refresh my memory.
larry_stewart
Master Chef
I avoided them for years, just cause I didnt really know what Id do with it. Last year, when I was starting up my garden ( trying to get an early start) I went to the local nursery, and all that had at the time was cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and kohlrabi. I figured, let me get it so my garden looks fool this early on in the season.
It turns out, that they grew better than the other plants. They were about the size of my fist.
I then actually made an asian- like salad with them , and it was great .
It turns out, that they grew better than the other plants. They were about the size of my fist.
I then actually made an asian- like salad with them , and it was great .
CWS4322
Chef Extraordinaire
I only eat kohlrabi raw. I never think of cooking them. We grow the purple ones in the summer (and some green ones). Grated they are great as a slaw.Hmm, I never thought of eating them raw. I'll have to try them again.
Roch, I loved your pic
What part of it do you grate, stems and body?
I had to ditch the beet greens I got with my beets yesterday because Smudge got to them and had them shredded before I caught her. Granted, she got her fill of beet greens.
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