Jen and Ben Stop by Cafe Drake on Emmy Night

2011 Emmy's DINNER AT CAFE DRAKE

Whiskey Sours

Thai Coconut Crackers

Spicy Potato Waffle Chips

Red Wine Vinegar Chicken with Potato Dumplings and Oyster Mushrooms

Stewed Kohlrabi

Cucumber Raita

Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Sauteed Baby Bok Choy

Pappadums

Spiced Veggie Pickles

Ben's Cinnamon Butter Cookies

Armagnac


STEWED KOHLRABI

• 4 medium Kohlrabies (about 1 ½ pounds without leaves, 2 pounds with leaves)
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced, fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• Salt
• Pepper 
• Sesame Oil

Remove kohlrabi leaves if present and save for another use. 

Peel kohlrabi globes and shred or julienne. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat. Toss kohlrabi with ginger and shallots and heat until tender-slightly crisp, 5-8 minutes. Add a few drops of water or more oil as needed.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with sesame oil ( about 1-2 teaspoons), toss again and serve. Good hot, warm or at room temperature.