European
Ireland - Side Dishes
Mashed Turnips (Rutabaga)
Chef's Menu Description
Traditional Irish yellow turnip (swede) peeled, boiled until tender, and mashed with abundant Kerrygold salted butter, sea salt, and coarsely cracked black pepper.
Ingredients
- • 800g yellow turnip (swede / rutabaga), peeled and diced
- • 50g Kerrygold salted butter
- • 1 tsp fine sea salt
- • 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, pinch of sugar
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil turnip cubes in salted water for 25-30 minutes until completely fork-tender.
2
Phase 2
Drain thoroughly in a colander, letting steam escape for 2 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Mash thoroughly with a potato masher, adding butter, salt, black pepper, and a tiny pinch of sugar.
4
Phase 4
Serve steaming hot with extra melted butter pooled on top.