How To Cook Swede Uk Food

SWEDE MASH

Steps:

• Put the swede in a large, lidded saucepan. Fill with enough cold water to almost cover the chunks. Add the butter and ½ tsp salt, cover and place over a high heat.
• Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the swede is just tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the lid, increase the heat and boil hard for a further 5 minutes, or until the swede is soft and the liquid has reduced to around 5 tbsp.
• Remove the pan from the heat and mash until smooth. Return to a low heat, season with more salt and pepper and cook for a further minute. Serve.

HONEY-ROASTED SWEDE WITH CHILLI & CUMIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the swede in olive oil in a shallow roasting tin, then season. Roast in the oven for 35-40 mins, tossing occasionally, until the swede is golden and soft.
• Stir in the honey and cumin seeds, and continue to roast for 10 mins until just starting to catch. Remove and stir through the chilli and coriander to serve.

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.

BEEF & SWEDE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Fry the onions and celery for a few mins until turning brown. Add the beef and brown all over for 3-4 mins. Pour in the wine, if using, and let it reduce by half. Add the stock and toss in the swede, potatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Season and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and leave for 1 hr. If you want to reduce the liquid a little, remove the lid, turn up the heat and cook for a further 10-15 mins or until the sauce has thickened.
• Season to taste and remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Serve with some green veg, if you like.

ROASTED SWEDE WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the swede, olive oil, 40g of the parmesan and the rosemary leaves into a shallow roasting tin. Season and toss well, arranging in one layer.
• Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan, dot with butter, then add the garlic cloves. Roast for 30-35 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until crisp and golden.