Swedish Turnips Recipes

SWEDISH TURNIPS

Steps:

• Peel the turnips and cut them into half-inch cubes. Put in boiling salted water and, when it comes to the boil again, cook 15 minutes. Drain.
• Brown the butter lightly in a saucepan, add the turnips, sprinkle with sugar and salt, and keep on stirring until they are lightly browned. Add the stock and simmer about half an hour, or until tender. Season with white pepper.

MASHED RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) AND POTATO

Steps:

• Place the rutabaga in a 6 quart pot with ample water and a pinch of salt. Boil for 15 minutes.
• Add the turnips and potatoes and boil 15 minutes more, until all the vegetables are tender.
• Drain well.
• Mash the vegetables with the remaining ingredients. (I do it right in the pot.) You can also use an immersion blender to puree them.

TURNIP AND CARROT PUREE

Steps:

• Cut out a parchment paper circle (a cartouche) to have the same diameter as a medium saucepan. Put the butter, carrots, turnips, water, and salt in the saucepan and set over medium heat. When the butter has melted, cover the saucepan with the parchment paper cartouche. Cook the vegetables until tender and then smash to a puree.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

TURNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Place turnips, potatoes, and onions in saucepan.
• Cover with small amount of water and simmer until tender; drain.
• Mash with potato masher.
• Add butter.
• Mix flour with 1/4 cup milk.
• Add to mixture and blend well.
• Add chicken stock.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Return to heat and bring to a boil.
• remove from heat and add remaining 3/4 cup milk.
• Reheat to serving temperature taking care not to boil.
• Garnish with your choice of parsley, bacon or croutons.

NEEPS AND TATTIES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and swede in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Add butter and mustard powder; mash until well incorporated.
• Stir scallions, salt, and pepper into the mash.