Spicy Turmeric-Scented Kohlrabi

Name: Spicy Turmeric-Scented Kohlrabi
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. peeled and minced fresh turmeric; ¾ cup/180 ml. water; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb/455 g kohlrabi, trimmed and peeled, cut in half crosswise, and sliced into half-moons ⅛ in/3 mm thick; ½ tsp. kosher or fine sea salt; ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp. canola or other neutral oil; 1 tsp. granulated sugar

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Roots

By Diane Morgan

Published 2012

About

Kohlrabi, a relative of cabbage, has the crunch of water chestnuts or lotus root and the subtle taste of broccoli stalks. In this braised dish, it turns a gorgeous translucent gold after the turmeric sauce is reduced to a fiery glaze.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. canola or other neutral oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2

Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan bottom. Add the garlic, turmeric, and red pepper flakes and sauté until the garlic is soft but not brown, about 30 seconds. Add the kohlrabi, sugar, and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer, cover, and co