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Kohlrabi Ciulama

Name: Kohlrabi Ciulama
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 3 medium kohlrabi (about 900 g), peeled and diced small; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp butter (optional); 1 tbsp flour; 300 ml milk; 150 ml sour cream; 200-250 ml warm water or clear vegetable stock; 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp lemon juice (optional); warm polenta; extra parsley or dill; hot pepper (optional)

Kohlrabi ciulama is a traditional creamy dish made with tender kohlrabi, onion, and sour cream, lightly thickened with flour. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is commonly served with dill and polenta.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

35 min

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Total

55 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

about 1.2 kg

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 2 days refrigerated in a sealed container.

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Freezer

Freezing is not recommended because of the sour cream.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300 g)

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Calories

210 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

13 g

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Carbohydrates

18 g

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Fiber

4 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Warm polenta

🥂Pickled cabbage salad

🥂Hot pepper

🥂Homemade bread

💡Variations

Fasting version: omit sour cream and butter, and use unsweetened plant-based milk.

With carrot: add 1 grated carrot for a sweeter note and warmer color.

With garlic: add 1 crushed garlic clove near the end for deeper aroma.