SALINAS, CA - Mann Packing took home the Sensory Experience Award during last Sunday’s PMA Foodservice Expo in Monterey, California.
Mann’s Buttered Kohlrabi Steak with Mushroom Goat Cheese Gratin and Grilled Broccolini®, created by Chef Tony Baker of Montrio Bistro in Monterey, impressed judges with the dish’s stunning display and exquisite taste.
Matt Lyons from Evolution Fresh and a judge for the Sensory Experience Contest, called the item a “star on its own” in a press release.
“The kohlrabi steak was an outstanding take on this item, move over Portobello, there is a new option on the menu that will easily take on the center plate as not just a vegetarian option, but a star on its own.”
If you’re up for getting a taste of this award-winning dish, check out the recipe from Chef Tony Baker below.
Buttered Kohlrabi Steak with Mushroom Goat Cheese Gratin and Grilled Mann’s Broccolini®
- Category: Entrée
- Allergens: Dairy
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
Mushroom Gratin
- 3 ea Portabella Mushrooms
- 3 sprigs Rosemary
- 2 fl oz Olive Oil (60 ml)
- 1.5 cups Goat Cheese (chevre) (350 g)
- 1 tsp Thyme, fresh picked (5 g)
- 2 tsp Parsley chopped (10 g)
Method:
- Place the mushrooms on a sheet of aluminum foil along with rosemary and olive oil. Wrap tightly and cook in oven 350f (180c, Gas mark 4) for 40 mins
- In a medium bowl mix the goat cheese, thyme, parsley and diced mushrooms
- This is your topping for the Kohlrabi steaks and can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Kohlrabi
- 1 ea Jumbo Kohlrabi
- 4 oz Butter (115 g)
- 1 bunch Mann’s Broccolini®
- 2 floz Olive Oil (60 ml)
- Salt & Pepper
Method:
- Peel and slice Kohlrabi into 4 steaks
- Place steaks in a pan of cold salted water, bring to a simmer and cook for 12 mins, refresh (can be prepared up to 3 days in advance)
- Season Kohlrabi with salt and pepper
- Place on hot grill with a knob of butter atop each steak, cook 4-5 mins
- Turn and repeat
- Top steaks with cheese and mushroom mixture
- Place under broiler until a golden brown (approx. 3 mins)
- Toss blanched Broccolini® with olive oil and salt, lightly grill
Enjoy!
