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We had some kohl rabi in our delivery of organic veg. I've not tried it before and the lack of appearances in my various cookbooks suggests it's not the most popular of vegetables. I found the following recipe on the net. I'll let you know how it goes

1lg/500g kohl rabi
4oz/100g butter
1oz/25g flour
½ pint/300ml milk
4oz/100g. cheddar cheese - grated
salt & pepper
2 tbs double cream

Cooking: 30 mins

Peel, cut into slices or strips. Blanch for 5 minutes. Refresh in cold water. Steam in 3oz/75g butter plus 3 - 4 tbs water for 10 mins.

Sauce

Melt remaining 25g butter, stir in flour. Cook for a few minutes. Stir in milk until smooth and thick.

Add 2 tbs cooking liquid, fold in cheese and season to taste. Stir in cream, heat through without boiling. Drain kohl rabi.

Serving: arrange kohl rabi in dish and spoon mornay sauce over it.

Variation: Use only half the cheese in the sauce, sprinkling the remainder over the completed dish. Dot with extra butter and set under grill for few minutes until cheese has melted.

(for carnivores: goes well with roast or grilled meat)
posted by kwacky at 5:14 pm