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Buttered Kohlrabi

Buttered Kohlrabi

Tender kohlrabi cubes coated in a glossy butter glaze. The vegetable loses its bite to become soft and slightly sweet, with a touch of nutmeg adding depth.

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german-cuisinecomfort-foodvegetarian
15min
Prep time
20min
Cook time
Easy
Difficulty

Nutrition (per serving)

156
Calories
4g
Protein
13g
Carbs
9g
Fat
Spark IA
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Ingredients

4
  • 800 g
    Kohlrabi
    ~80 cal/per serving
    (peeled and cubed)
  • 40 g
    Minimum butter sweet
    ~75 cal/per serving
    (cold)
  • 100 ml
    Mineral water
  • 1 pinch
    Gray sea salt
  • 1 pinch
    Black pepper ground
  • 1 pinch
    Nutmeg
    ~1 cal/per serving
    (grated)

Allergens

milk
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Instructions

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  1. Vegetable preparation

    Peel the kohlrabi, making sure to remove the fibrous outer skin. Cut the flesh into regular 2 cm cubes to ensure even cooking.

    10 min
  2. Sauté in butter

    Melt the butter in a sauté pan. When it starts to foam, add the kohlrabi cubes. Stir so that every piece is glossy.

    5 min
  3. Braising

    Add the water, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover and cook over low heat. The vegetable should be tender but still hold its shape when bitten.

    12 min
  4. Glazing

    Remove the lid and increase the heat to reduce the liquid. The juice should thicken and coat the vegetables like a light syrup.

    3 min

Chef's tips

  • Don't throw away the small tender center leaves; chop them and sprinkle them at the last moment for color.
  • The secret is in the final reduction: the butter and water must emulsify to create a sauce that coats perfectly.

Storage

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water to loosen the butter.

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