German-style Kohlrabi Recipe
German-style Kohlrabi in white sauce (Kohlrabi Rezept) – This German turnip is just a pleasure to eat. Sweetness, creaminess and softness can be all found in this one classic German side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Active Time30 minutes mins
Yield: 5 people
- 1 Kohlrabi ~ 500g
- 1 l Water
- 1 tbsp Salt
White sauce
- 15 g Butter
- 15 g All-purpose Flour
- 150-200 ml Kohlrabi broth
- 20 ml Heavy cream
- 1 Pinch of Ground nutmeg or according to taste
- 1 Pinch of Parsley dry or fresh
- Salt or according to taste
Kohlrabi
Cut kohlrabi into halves and remove its skin using a knife or a potato peeler.
Cut the German turnip into thin slices (using a salad slicer).
Pour 1l of water into a suitable pot. Bring the water to a boil and lower the heat to medium. Thereafter, add in kohlrabi slices and salt.
Cook turnip cabbage for about 25 minutes, or until kohlrabi slices turn soft.
Sieve the broth into a suitable container and transfer the kohlrabi into a bowl.
White sauce
Make a white roux. In a pot, melt butter. Add in all-purpose flour and mix the mixture using a whisk.
Under constant stirring, add in a small portion of broth to the roux. Once the broth is completely blended into the mixture. Add another portion of broth into the pot. Continue the process until no lumps are to be seen, and the sauce has a smooth and thick consistency.
Thereafter, add in heavy cream, parsley and seasoning (ground nutmeg and salt) to add flavours to the white sauce.
Pour the white sauce over the kohlrabi and serve!