How to Buy and Cook Kohlrabi, In Season in October
Autumn is in the air, and root vegetables, squash, and hearty greens are coming from the ground. This week, we’ll be taking you through the seasonal ingredients you should be cooking with this month. Today: Kohlrabi.
Kohlrabi might look a little alien, but as a member of the cabbage family, it's as terrestrial as it gets. When raw, it tastes like a young, crisp broccoli stem; cooking reveals its sweetness. And it's in season now! Read on for tips on buying and storing this strange veggie, and check out the slideshow above for recipe inspiration.
How to Buy Choose smooth, small to medium bulbs with blemish-free skin.
How to Store
Store in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week. Before using, trim each bulb to remove the fibrous outer layer.
