Kohlrabi chinese style

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsPeanut oil (to 3 tbs)
2mediumsKohlrabi or 4 small peel & cut in sticks
8smallsShiitake mushrooms,
Fresh or 4 large sliced
½Red or yellow bell pepper cut in thin strips
2Shallots; minced
1Garlic cloves; minced
2teaspoonsFresh ginger; grated
2tablespoonsRice wine
1tablespoonSoy sauce
1tablespoonSesame oil
1tablespoonWater
1teaspoonCornstarch
pinchSugar
pinchSalt
Cashews or pine nuts toasted

Directions

Recipe by: Produce Pete's "Farmacopeia" - ISBN 0-688-12847-5 In a wok or large, heavy, non-stick skillet, heat the peanut oil until moderately hot. Add the kohlrabi, mushrooms, pepper, shallots, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for a min or two. Then add the rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover and cook 5 to 6 mins, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch and mix until smooth. Add to the wok and stir another minute or two, until the juices thicken. Add the sugar and salt and garnish with the toasted nuts. Serve as a vegetable side dish with rice and meat, chicken, or fish.