Kohlrabi Fritters with Sauteed Shiitake Mushrooms & Tomato
Ingredients
1 bulb of kohlrabi peeled
1-2 tomatoes roughly chopped
¼ lb. of shiitake mushrooms diced
1 tablespoon of butter
¼ - ⅓ cup of oil for frying
1 large egg
2 tablespoons of flour
salt/pepper
Allium of choice (garlic scapes or garlic recommended)
A few basil leaves, finely chopped.
Instructions
Shred kohlrabi by hand or in a food processor and wring out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
Beat an egg thoroughly in a bowl and add kohlrabi, flour and salt. Combine well
In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium high. Add flattened disks of kohlrabi batter into the pan flipping when each side is golden brown. Set aside and repeat the process.
In a separate frying pan, heat butter and garlic on medium heat. Add chopped tomatoes, mushrooms, salt/pepper and stir frequently until mushrooms are cooked.
Place fritters on a plate and top with tomato/mushroom mixture. Garnish with basil leaves. This meal can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer!