Kohlrabi Pickles With Chile Oil

A refreshing Asian-inspired pickled kohlrabi dish featuring a flavorful combination of chile oil, lime, and sesame, balanced with herbs and aromatics. These quick-pickled kohlrabies make a perfect side dish or condiment.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small kohlrabies, peeled, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chile oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss kohlrabies and salt in a large bowl to coat; chill, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes. Drain, then toss in a clean large bowl with garlic, cilantro, vinegar, chile oil, lime zest, lime juice, sesame seeds, fish sauce, sugar, and sesame oil to combine.

    30 min

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