Kohlrabi Chinese Style

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crisp-tender kohlrabi stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and savory soy sauce for a quick, healthy side dish.
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Kohlrabi Chinese Style

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 66.3

Description

This vibrant Chinese-style stir-fry transforms humble kohlrabi into a delicious, crisp-tender side dish. The cabbage-like vegetable absorbs the savory notes of soy sauce and the aromatic warmth of fresh ginger and garlic, creating a balanced flavor profile that complements rice, noodles, or grilled proteins. Shiitake mushrooms add an earthy depth, while a hint of sesame oil provides a nutty finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is ready in under 25 minutes. It is a vegan-friendly option that brings bright colors and textures to the table, offering a healthy alternative to heavier vegetable preparations.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel the kohlrabi and cut it into uniform sticks or batons.
  2. Slice the shiitake mushrooms, cut the bell pepper into thin strips, mince the shallots, garlic, and grate the ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until moderately hot.
  5. Add the kohlrabi, shiitake mushrooms, bell pepper, shallots, garlic, and ginger to the wok.
  6. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  7. Pour in the rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil, stirring to combine.
  8. Cover the wok and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kohlrabi is tender-crisp.
  9. Give the cornstarch mixture a quick stir and pour it into the wok.
  10. Stir continuously for another minute or two until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
  11. Season with sugar and salt to taste.
  12. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with toasted cashews or pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 66.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, stir-fry, kohlrabi, vegan, shiitake, ginger, garlic, healthy, quick, vegetable, side-dish, soy-sauce, sesame-oil, rice-wine, bell-pepper, easy, gluten-free-option, woks, asian-cuisine
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