Scalloped Kohlrabi

Chef Olaf's family loves the mild, broccoli-like flavor of kohlrabi. Unfortunately, this fantastic vegetable is highly underused. This recipe is Chef Olaf's attempt at getting people to fall in love with this "lonely little vegetable."

Ingredients:

4 bulbs kohlrabi
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup kohlrabi broth, from cooking water
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
4 red radishes, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 large baking apple, skin on, cut into 1/8-inch slices

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

Grease an earthenware dish and set aside.

Fill a large pot with salted water - make sure there is enough water to cover the kohlrabi completely. Bring the water to a boil.

Remove top leaves from the kohlrabi and peel. Boil the bulbs until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain (save the liquid) and cool.

Stir in the egg yolk and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.

Alternate layers of kohlrabi, radish, and apple into the greased baking dish. Cover with the sauce, bake for 7 minutes, then place under the broiler until golden brown.

Serve warm.

Tip: Whisk the egg yolk into the cooled kohlrabi liquid to prevent it from scrambling.