kohlrabi

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Noun — Kohlrabi is a type of cabbage grown for its round, turnip-shaped edible stem.

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raw kohlrabi kohlrabi salad roasted kohlrabi kohlrabi stem

It is a neutral, everyday word used in cooking and gardening contexts.

Etymology

Kohlrabi was borrowed into English from German Kohlrabi, which combines Kohl, meaning cabbage, with a word taken from Italian for turnips. The Italian phrase behind it referred to a cabbage variety with a turnip-like form, which is exactly what the vegetable looks like.

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Frequently asked questions

What part of the kohlrabi plant do you eat?

You eat the swollen stem, which sits above the ground and looks similar to a turnip.

Is kohlrabi a type of cabbage?

Yes, it is a variety of Brassica oleracea, the same species as cabbage, but bred for its bulbous stem rather than its leaves.

Can kohlrabi be eaten raw?

Yes, its firm, crisp flesh can be eaten raw, often sliced or grated into salads, as well as cooked.

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