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Kohlrabi einbrenn

From Edith Harnik, a founding member of Carnegie Hill CSA who passed away in 2014 at age 94
Einbrenn is a German sauce, similar to French bechamel but substitutes oil for butter and stock for milk. It’s perfect for non-dairy meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb kohlrabi bulbs with leaves
  • 2 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1 TBS vegetable oil
  • 1 TBS flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 2 TBS chopped parsley or summer savory

Instructions
 

  • Remove the leaves from the kohlrabi and set aside. Trim the stems off the bulbs and peel them. Cut bulb into ¼-inch-thich slices. Place the water or stock in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the kohlrabi and simmer until tender-crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the kohlrabi slices with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the leaves to the pot and simmer until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Reserve a cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the leaves and chop them.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the flour and whisk briskly for about a minute, until combined. Add the hot cooking liquid and continue whisking until a thick, smooth, lump-free sauce forms. Fold the kohlrabi slices and leaves into the sauce. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and chopped herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.