How to cook kohlrabi

Kohlrabi can be cooked in a variety of ways, here are a few popular methods:

1. Roasting: Peel and cut the kohlrabi into wedges or cubes, toss with oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven at 180C/350F for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.

2. Sautéing: Peel and cut the kohlrabi into small cubes, sauté it in a pan with some oil, garlic and thyme for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender.

3. Boiling: Peel and cut the kohlrabi into small cubes, boil it for about 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and season it with butter, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.

4. Grating: Peel and grate the kohlrabi and add it to slaws, salads or sandwiches.

5. Mashing: Peel and boil the kohlrabi for about 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash it with butter, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.

6. Stir-fry: Peel and cut the kohlrabi into small cubes, stir-fry it with some garlic, ginger and soy sauce in a pan with oil, until tender.

These are just a few examples of ways to cook kohlrabi, but you can be as creative as you want with this versatile vegetable. It's important to note that the skin of kohlrabi can be tough, so it is best to peel it before cooking.

When it's in season you can buy kohlrabi online with Fresh Farm Deliveries. We deliver to Halifax, Todmorden, Littleborough, Hebden Bridge, Haworth and surrounding areas (BD13-23, HX and OL14-15 postcodes).