Kohlrabi with White Sauce Recipe
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Kohlrabi with White Sauce

By: Valerie S. 
"When I was a nanny in Germany, this recipe was one I'd make often for the family. Tender kohlrabi cubes drenched in a creamy white sauce with a hint of nutmeg is a simple, mild, but flavorful side dish. Try this sauce over baked or fried potatoes, too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Place the kohlrabi and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until kohlrabi can be pierced with a fork, but remains firm, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water. Place kohlrabi in a bowl, and cover.
  2. Place the butter into the same saucepan, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and golden brown. Gradually whisk the milk and reserved cooking water from the kohlrabi into the flour mixture, stirring until thick and smooth. Stir in the cream, 1 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, white pepper, and parsley until well blended. Continue whisking until sauce thickens, then cook 10 minutes more. Stir in the kohlrabi, tossing to coat evenly with sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 91 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Valerie S.   view full review
I submitted this original recipe, and I want to warn you that the amounts of nutmeg and pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by GRIFFAC   view full review
Today was 'try a new vegetable' day. This dish was very tasty, and the nutmeg was indeed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by AmiGermanCook   view full review
"Kohl" is german for cabbage and "Kohlrabi" is a german word. Thus saying, kohlrabi will taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by taitmich   view full review
This recipe looked appealing as I've just been exposed to kohlrabi. I agree with another...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by cherylg   view full review
I would have given this a higher rating if it wasn't for the white pepper. I should have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by Carol K. in Clyde, NY   view full review
This is the first time I've made kohlrabi and we (my husband and I) loved it fixed this way. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by goldochsen   view full review
This was good. I remember eating this at Juergen and Britta's house often in Germany. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Renee W.   view full review
I give this a "3" as overall, it was a good recipe. I liked the texture of the kohlrabi...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Lisa   view full review
Fantastic!!! I got my first vegetables from the CSA (community sponsored agriculture) for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by Sharon   view full review
This was my first kohlrabi dish ever. It was pretty good - I didn't love the tast of the...

 

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