Mashed Kohlrabi

 

Farmer’s Market

2    pounds small to medium-size kohlrabi

1    cup milk, more or less

3    tablespoons butter, softened

      Salt and fresh ground pepper

 

Trim the leaves off the bulb and peel.  Slice into two or four pieces.  Steam or boil in small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.  Mash* kohlrabi into a coarse puree and add milk to desired consistency.  Add butter and season to taste.  

Yield:  6 servings.

* Mash by hand or run through a food mill.  Do not use an electric mixer!

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist