{"id":56492,"date":"2016-09-12T22:00:45","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/asiatischer-kohlrabi-apfel-salat\/"},"modified":"2024-10-27T14:24:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T13:24:37","slug":"miso-kohlrabi-apple-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/miso-kohlrabi-apple-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Miso Kohlrabi Apple Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This crunchy miso kohlrabi apple salad tossed in a Japanese inspired miso dressing is the perfect way to introduce Germany\u2019s darling to your table \u2013 although this gnarly looking vegetable may look a little \u201calien\u201d, don\u2019t let it\u2019s looks deceive you — it\u2019s actually super tasty. I absolutely love it raw in salads or on its own cut up like carrot sticks, and surprisingly, if you add it to soups or steam it, it completely transforms itself into yet another class of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavor and texture-wise, raw kohlrabi has an apple-like crunch, which slightly resembles a radish in texture and has a similar taste to broccoli stem, but much juicier and sweeter \u2013 and not sure if you\u2019ll detect it but I think there is little hint of a summer turnip in the mix too. You can find kohlrabi in either in green or purple. Purple may be more beautiful, but the color makes no difference at all \u2013 both varieties have a pale greenish white flesh and taste the same.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can you eat the kohlrabi greens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! When the plant is young and the leaves are fresh you can take the leaves and cook them much in the way you would spinach, collard greens or other leafy greens. They are great in stir-fries, steamed or simply saut\u00e9ed with a little olive oil and garlic. You can even eat the smaller leaves, chopped and tossed in a salad — or do as I do, toss them in your morning smoothie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kohlrabi packs a decent amount of fiber, which is important for a healthy digestive system — plus it has a high nutrient-to-calorie ratio. This is important since the higher the nutrients per calorie, the healthier the food, making it extra great for anyone concerned with watching their weight. Getting the nutrients you need in the first place helps counteract any potential cravings caused from your body continuing to search for the nutrition that it\u2019s missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This salad is inspired by an Instagram post<\/a> from acclaimed chef Ottolenghi<\/a> \u2013 and I think we would all love to know the secret behind his<\/em> miso dressing!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mandoline-style slicers make quick work of julienning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this recipe, the mandoline is going to be your best friend! It really speeds things up. This year I invested in a \u201cfancy\u201d mandoline<\/a> \u2013 one of those ones that can also julienne \u2013 you know… it can slice everything into matchsticks. Love it! But trust me when I say, please use the hand grip\/guard because these things are RAZOR sharp and as confident as you may be, fingers do slip!
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