Clapshot An Orcadian Potato And Yellow Turnip Swede Rutabaga Food

CLAPSHOT (POTATOES, CARROTS & RUTABAGA)

Steps:

• Peel the rutabaga and cut it in thin slices.
• Put it in a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil.
• Meanwhile, peel the carrots and cut them in thick slices.
• When the rutabaga has been cooking for about 10 minutes, add the carrots.
• Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, and cut them into large chunks.
• When the rutabaga has been cooking for 20 minutes (total) add the potatoes, and cook for about another 20 minutes.
• When all the vegetables are tender, drain them and mash them with the butter, salt and pepper.
• These are delicious mashed somewhat coarsely and served as-is.
• You can also purée them very well, beat in the egg, and turn them into a buttered casserole dish, then bake them until lightly toasted on top.

SAUTEED YELLOW TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté the turnips until soft and deep yellow in colour.
• Season with salt, pepper and brown sugar.
• Serve hot.

RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) APPLE GRATIN

Steps:

• When you have peeled the rutabaga cut it in half lengthwise, then into quarters.
• Thinly slice each quarter crosswise and place in boiling water.
• Cover and cook apprx 10 minutes or until almost tender.
• Drain& set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Add Apples, salt, pepper& savory (thyme).
• Toss to coat the apples.
• Add Rutabagas& gently toss to mix all the ingredients.
• Pour into an 8" oven proof dish, cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 20 minutes Meanwhile in a bowl toss the bread crumbs, parsley& butter.
• Sprinkle the crumbs over the rutabagas (after their first 20 minute bake), return to the oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until the rutabagas are tender.
• Broil for a couple of minutes to allow the gratin to get golden.
• Serve hot.

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.

CLAPSHOT (AN ORCADIAN POTATO AND YELLOW TURNIP/ SWEDE/ RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and turnip.
• Cut both into roughly the same size pieces.
• Put into a deep pan with the onion.
• Add boiling water to cover and simmer gently until the ingredients are just soft.
• Drain off the cooking liquid.
• Mash everything thoroughly, adding chives and enough milk and butter to make a light consistency.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• Serve with a nice sharp cheese as a meal, or as a side dish with a stew or meat.
• (We used to fry the leftovers and serve with fried tomatoes and bacon for breakfast).

FINNISH YELLOW TURNIP (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA) BAKE

Steps:

• Peel& cube turnip.
• You should have at least 9 cups.
• Place in a large saucepan& cover with water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover& reduce heat so water gently bubbles.
• Cook until tender, from 25-30 minutes.
• Then drain.
• Using potato masher or electric mixer, mash turnip.
• Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted, then mix in milk.
• Stil 1/2 cup bread crumbs with sugars& seasonings.
• Stir into turnip.
• If baking right away, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• BUtter a 9x13" baking dish or coat with cooking spray.
• Spread turnip evenly in pan and run fork over top to create a rough appearance.
• Sprinkle with 2 tbsp bread crumbs& drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter.
• Bake uncovered in centre of oven until centre is hot& crumbs are golden-tipped- about 45 minutes.
• Serve right away with roast turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
• Note: To make ahead, prepare completely.
• Do not bake.
• Cover& refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• A cold casserole may need 55-60 minutes baking time.
• If frozen, turnip's texture may soften& water out.

CLAPSHOT

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, turnips, carrots, and salt in a Dutch oven, fill with water to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high and boil the vegetables until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and mash the vegetables with a potato masher. Spoon the mashed vegetables into a serving dish, top with cubes of butter and drizzle with cream.

YELLOW TURNIP SOUBISE

Steps:

• Put the turnips, onions,water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Add the rice, stir until well mixed and cover.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 50 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft.
• In several batches, puree contents of pot in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Return the puree to the pot. Salt and pepper to taste.
• This soup gets better as it sits and is better the next day.

GINGER & ORANGE RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE)

Steps:

• Cover& cook the rutabaga until tender apprx 20 minutes.
• Drain& Mash, stir in remaining ingredients Serve HOT.