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A platter of golden brown kohlrabi and leek fritters, with a bowl of yogurt sauce, and a croissant.

Kohlrabi Fritters


  • Author: Aniceto Sousa
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Kohlrabi and leaks come together in a handheld form. 


Ingredients

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For the yogurt sauce:

  • ½ cup labneh (Greek yogurt)
  • ½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro leaves, chopped

For the fritters:

  • 3 leeks sliced, washed and dried
  • 4 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups kohlrabi, shredded
  • ¾ cup AP flour
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp chopped dill
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp chopped mint
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 red chili, seeded and sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

For the yogurt sauce:

  1. Put all ingredients in food processor and buzz until smooth and uniform. Set aside.

For the fritters:

  1. Sauté leeks and shallots in 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon butter until soft. Let cool.
  2. In bowl, mix cooled leeks, shallots, kohlrabi, flour, feta, herbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, egg, baking powder, and red chili to form a batter.
  3. Heat sauté pan over medium heat with remaining oil and butter. Spoon batter into oil to pan fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until crisp.
  4. Serve warm with sauce.