Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a vegetable from the brassica family, recognisable by its swollen, round above-ground bulb, which comes in pale green or purple varieties. Its flavour is reminiscent of a mildly sweet, tender broccoli stem or cabbage core. It can be eaten raw or cooked, grated raw it is added to salads and coleslaw, while boiled or steamed it makes an excellent side dish. Kohlrabi can also be stuffed, baked or added to soups and vegetable dishes. It is rich in vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre, and is valued for its low calorie content. It is particularly popular in Central Europe, where it is grown as an early summer vegetable.