Swede Turnip Bake
Served this way, swedes lose their overpowering flavour and become quite couth.
2 cups cooked mashed swede turnip
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup
Salt and pepper
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 eggs
Chopped parsley
Cheese, grated
Mix the butter into the mashed turnip. Add golden syrup, salt and pepper and ¾ cup breadcrumbs. Beat eggs lightly and add to turnips along with the parsley. Spoon into a shallow ovenproof dish and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes. Dot with butter and remaining breadcrumbs, add grated cheese and grill 5 minutes.
Serves 4-6 with any meat dish.
Family Recipe
Murray Willocks, NZ