How To Cook Mashed Swede Food

SWEDE MASH

Steps:

• Cut the veg into similar-sized chunks. Tip into a pan of cold salted water, bring to a boil, cover, then cook for 15-20 mins until all the vegetables are tender.
• Drain, leave to steam-dry for a few mins, then tip back into the pan and mash with the butter, milk or cream, nutmeg and some seasoning. Keep warm until ready to serve.

MASHED SWEDE

Steps:

• Peel the swede, quarter, and cut into 2"/5cm chunks.
• Place the swede in a saucepan, cover with salted water, and bring to the boil. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until soft.
• Once cooked, strain the swede in a sieve or colander. Allow to drain for a few minutes so that the swede is dry. This stops the mash becoming watery.
• Put the swede back into the saucepan. Add butter and milk or cream. Chop the swede up with a sharp knife (this makes mashing much easier).
• Mash the swede. For the smoothest results, use a stick blender or food processor.
• Check seasoning, and add pepper and extra salt to taste. Top with a knob of butter and serve.

ROOT VEGETABLE MASH

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, swede and carrots in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 20-25 mins until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher. Add the butter and a generous amount of seasoning.

SWEDE & PARSNIP BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil, and add the swede chunks. Boil for 3 mins, then add the parsnips and boil the lot for 12 mins more or until tender. Drain well, then tip both together into a pan or bowl and mash well with the butter. Stir in the golden syrup, three-quarters of the breadcrumbs and the eggs with plenty of seasoning. Transfer to a baking dish and smooth the surface. Toss the remaining breadcrumbs with the oil, seasoning and thyme leaves, then scatter over the mash. Dot with a few knobs of butter. The dish can now be covered and chilled for up to 48 hrs, or frozen for up to a month - defrost completely before baking.
• To serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and bake for 40 mins or until piping hot and the crumbs are crisp.