Kohlrabi & Cucumber Salad 🥒 What is KOHLRABI & how do you even use it

kohlrabi

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar crunch and freshness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Welcome to the video, introducing the kohlrabi and cucumber salad recipe.

Explain that kohlrabi can be substituted with radish if unavailable.

Show how to clean and prepare the kohlrabi, removing any extraneous bits from the outside.

Slice the kohlrabi in half and trim the base to remove the hard part.

Peel the outer layer of the kohlrabi using a vegetable peeler.

Cut the kohlrabi into cubes, aiming for a similar size and shape as the cucumber.

Add the chopped kohlrabi, cucumber, and salted peanuts to a beautiful bowl.

Season the salad with salt and sugar to balance the flavors.

Heat oil in a ladle and add mustard seeds, cooking until they pop and become aromatic.

Pour the tempered mustard seeds over the salad and adjust salt if necessary.

Mix all ingredients together to combine the flavors.

Optionally, add chopped green chili pepper to the salad.

Refrigerate the salad to chill and let flavors meld before serving, or serve immediately.

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