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Glazed turnip

This is a delicious traditional Irish vegetable dish. Use baby turnip, as they have a finer structure than the mature turnip. Blanche the turnip during mise en place, so that you only have to braise them in the liquid just before serving.

Allergens & dietary requirements

  • Celery
  • Cow's milk
  • Lactose
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • kg turnip
  • 100 butter
  • 10 light brown sugar
  • 200 ml vegetable stock
  • sprig rosemary
  • orange, zest
  •  salt and pepper

Preparation method

  • Peel the turnip and cut it into quarters.
  • Boil the turnip in water seasoned with salt for ten minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan. Dissolve the light brown sugar in the butter.
  • Add the turnip to the pan.
  • Deglaze with the vegetable stock.
  • Add the sprig of rosemary.
  • Reduce the liquid and use it to glaze the turnip.
  • Season to taste with the salt flakes, pepper, and orange zest.
  • Serve immediately.

Serving suggestions

  • As a vegetable component in a composition with beef, pork, or poultry.