The benefits of kohlrabi cabbage, harm and contraindications for use. In what conditions does this vegetable grow, what parts are edible. Recipes for home cooking and traditional medicine. Note! Kohlrabi is recommended to be consumed during breastfeeding, since this type of cabbage contains many useful substances in combination with low allergic reactions, which will strengthen the baby's health with practically no risk of any complications.
Contraindications to the use of kohlrabi cabbage
According to official data, there are no categorical contraindications to the use of this vegetable, but we will consider all the possible unpleasant consequences that can be avoided by eating tasty and undoubtedly healthy "turnip cabbage".
It is necessary to use kohlrabi with caution in such situations:
- Increased acidity of the stomach … In this case, problems with heartburn may arise, and if you continue to consume the vegetable, pancreatitis.
- Drinking milk … When combined with kohlrabi, it can cause diarrhea.
- Pregnancy … Kohlrabi contains 13 mg of purines per 100 grams, the abuse of which threatens intestinal problems.
- Acute pancreatitis … It can provoke a worsening of the condition.
- Kohlrabi industrial production … This vegetable absorbs all substances very well, so manufacturers use this to “feed” it in the garden and not always allowed fertilizers. Pay attention to the place where the product was grown, as well as to the manufacturer itself, if possible, look at reviews on the Internet.
Attention! Cases of individual intolerance are extremely rare, however, when the first symptoms appear, you need to stop using the product and consult a doctor.
Kohlrabi cabbage recipes
"Turnip cabbage" can be cooked steamed, boiled, stewed, fried and stuffed. But many housewives are still wondering how to eat kohlrabi cabbage - fresh, or, just in case, is it better to heat it? Scientists from different countries have already answered this question - in a fresh one! Kohlrabi in this form retains its taste better and can be used as an ingredient in vitamin diet salads.
Those who have already tried kohlrabi compare its taste with the taste of a cabbage stalk, but note that there is no unpleasant bitterness or pungency, a much juicier pulp.
Below we will present you several recipes using kohlrabi cabbage:
- Vegetable stew with kohlrabi … 300 grams of peeled kohlrabi cabbage, 200 grams of sweet red pepper and 150 grams of onion, cut into large strips. Fry the onion until golden brown, add pepper, then kohlrabi, salt to taste, add black pepper, if desired, you can add a pinch of paprika. Pour in 80 ml of hot water, simmer over medium heat until the water boils completely. Serve with stewed pork or chicken and boiled rice.
- Kohlrabi baked with potatoes and cheese … Peel 500 grams of kohlrabi cabbage and 400 grams of potatoes, boil until tender, cool and cut into medium slices. Mix milk (100-150 ml) with an egg, a clove of garlic, salt, black pepper and herbs - to taste. Grate hard or medium-hard cheese (200 grams) on a coarse grater. Put the potatoes and kohlrabi in a baking dish, soften the cheese pieces in the dish. Pour milk mixture over everything, sprinkle with cheese and bake at 180 degrees for 40 minutes. For the cheese crust: Finally, increase the oven temperature.
- Cabbage pancakes "Rosy kohlrabi" … Peel and grate kohlrabi cabbage (800 grams) with the smallest cells, let stand for 2 minutes, drain the juice formed at the bottom. Add an egg, 2-3 tablespoons of flour, a tablespoon of melted butter to the kohlrabi, mix thoroughly. Continuing to stir, pour in a little boiled water until the dough becomes the consistency of thick sour cream, add salt. If desired, add crushed (finely chopped) garlic or sugar to make the dish a main or dessert dish. Spread the resulting "dough" with a spoon on a frying pan heated with vegetable oil, forming more or less even pancakes. Fry each side of the pancakes for 1-1.5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and herbs.
- Vegetable diet salad with kohlrabi … Kohlrabi (200 grams), carrots (200 grams), bell peppers (100 grams) and sour apples (100-200 grams to taste) cut into thin strips. Season the mixture with salt, olive or sunflower oil, sprinkle with lemon juice, mix thoroughly. Can be eaten with cereals or consumed as an independent dish.
- Kohlrabi salad with pine nuts … Peel kohlrabi cabbage (300 grams) and carrots (150-200 grams), cut into thin strips or grate for Korean carrots, knead with salt. Add chopped handful of parsley, sour cream, salt and pine nuts to taste. For added sweetness, you can add a couple of tablespoons of canned corn. To stir thoroughly.
Interesting facts about kohlrabi cabbage
It is interesting that in Europe, kohlrabi leaves are also eaten, and not only the stem crop. But it is worth noting that only young leaves can be eaten, as it is recommended to use young fruits for cooking. In Western countries, kohlrabi has been grown for a very long time and is actively used along with other types of cabbage.
In folk medicine, kohlrabi is believed to increase appetite. But this does not mean that after the vegetable salad you will want fried potatoes with mayonnaise. On the contrary, this amazing cabbage, combined with a low calorie content, will increase your appetite if you have problems with it. So, for the best effect, it is recommended to take 100 ml of juice 40-60 minutes before meals. In case of bronchial asthma, it is necessary to make a decoction of kohlrabi tops and take it during an exacerbation of the disease, and a decoction from the stem crop itself is regularly used for tuberculosis.
The color of the kohlrabi fruit varies from light green to dark purple, but the flesh is always white and juicy. The lack of pungency or bitterness, in comparison with white cabbage, is due to the presence of sucrose in the "turnip cabbage".
In Russia, kohlrabi cabbage was nicknamed "northern lemon" due to its high content of vitamin C (more than lemon), as well as the place of cultivation - the northern regions. But most gardeners consider this vegetable "frivolous" and unworthy of attention, preferring to grow ordinary white cabbage. So our compatriot housewives continue to adhere to the opinion that "there is enough for vitamins and ordinary cabbage." It's time to dispel this myth by turning to scientific evidence on the benefits of kohlrabi, and include it in the list of must-haves on the menu!
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