Monday, August 17, 2009

Kohnrabi & Tomatillos - what to do with strange veggies...

Here is what I did with this weeks odd veggies - and my family ate them!!!

TOMATILLO SALSA
Take 8-10 tomatillos and peel off the husk. Wash off the sticky parts. Place in a pot of water with a little salt. Bring to a boil and cook about 10 min. Drain. Put them in a blender or food processor with 5 sprigs of Cilantro, 1/2 small onion and 1 chopped jalopena pepper. Blend. Chill. Use as a dip with tortilla chips.

KOHLRABI SLAW
Peel and grate kohlrabi into fine julienne strips. Slice 3-4 inner celery ribs. Toss with Mustard Vinaigrette (below)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 shallots, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp sour cream
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp chives (if not fresh - 2 tsp)
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Mix and pour over slaw.

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