Monday, February 4, 2019

Kohlrabi Fritters

      Kohlrabi is something I'd never even heard of before and never noticed in the grocery store. The other day I was watching a cooking show and they mentioned using shredded kohlrabi in a salad.  I decided I wanted to try kohlrabi but didn't want to make a salad.
      I discovered this recipe for kohlrabi fritters. Oh these are so delicious and unusual tasting. I'd describe kohlrabi as a cross between cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, mild and sweet.
      Even though the amount of kohlrabi seems to be almost too much and the batter once prepared seems to be too thin, trust me they'll turn out just fine. Both the bulb and leaves of the kohlrabi are used, as well as buttermilk, egg and chickpea flour.
      And don't neglect to make the yogurt sauce with mint and lime. I didn't use cilantro because I thought it would compete with the mint.
      I fried the fritters nice and dark because the batter was so moist and I wanted to make sure they were cooked through. The fritters look rather dark but they didn't taste overcooked. These fritters take a while to prepare all the ingredients but every minute of effort was worth it. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.

12 comments:

  1. Yum.
    I do love a good vegie fritter.

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  2. Hi Sue, thanks, kohlrabi is so delicious, I am having fun trying new vegetables and herbs.

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  3. Strange that you mentioned Kohlrabi... I think my friend was looking for that at Wholefoods the other day. They didn't have it. Is it a form of cabbage?

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  4. Hi Rian, thanks, yes I think it is in the same family, but it is a smaller bulb with a cropping of leaves growing from the top. Quite delicious, Gary was remarking about how he liked it so much today when we had leftovers for lunch.

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  5. I have seen the name of this vegetable before but I have never seen it in any grocery store. Is it easy to find? I’d like to try it. Your dish looks very yummy.

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    1. Hi Vagabonde, thanks and welcome, dh bought it at our local grocery and I was surprised he found it so readily; I am assuming it is easy to find in winter since it was available here and our town is not a huge metropolis by any means.

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    2. Thank you for coming to my blog. No, I did not want to move to Nashville but the doctor said my husband had another 2 or 3 years to live and his Alzheimer’s would become much worse. Our youngest daughter who lives in greater Nashville urged us to move, and we did but I never had the chance to move our things from Georgia since I was caring for him 24/7. Now I can go back and forth to GA and will do so for quite a while. I’d rather live in GA though if I had a choice.

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    3. Hi Vagabonde, thanks, I hope life becomes easier for you during this trying time. From what I hear on the TV Nashville is supposed to be growing by leaps and bounds. And I know what you mean about Georgia; we really like the weather up here in the mountains except the cold winter; but I can't really say about Nashville because I have never been there, perhaps one day.

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  6. I love fritters of any description...and often make them for myself.

    Actually, I included a recipe in an article I wrote yesterday...

    I'll add this one to my list. Now I'm feeling a little peckish! :)

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    1. He Lee, thanks, I had to look up peckish, lol.

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  7. sound delicious foods.
    have a great day

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  8. Hi Tanza, thanks, oh they were delicious even the next day as leftovers.

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