Advice

Swedes/turnips - Sat 1st Nov 2008
Glad to find somebody 'rooting' for swedes, which are great vegetables (especially mashed with potatoes) but the picture is of some turnips; or 'white turnips' in Scotland, where the swede is called a turnip, and is an essential ingredient in Scotch broth. Recipe (vegan): chop an onion, a swede, a leek, a potato and a carrot, and toss gently in a large pan in some sunflower oil; then add water, or (preferably) stock, made with Swiss Vegetable Bouillon or some other vegan stock cube; season with salt and pepper, and cook till the vegetables are done (about an hour or an hour and a half). Liquidize part of the soup and return to the pan; it should contain chunks of vegetables in a delicious broth. Scatter with chives, parsley or someother green herb and serve with thick slices of good bread.
Reviewer's Name: Ann

Recipes

Simply Mash - Mon 3rd Nov 2008
I just love swede boiled and mashed with butter or olive oil and a good grinding of black pepper. We always have it with our Christmas Dinner it is that good.
Reviewer's Name: Cathy

Great in salad too - Mon 3rd Nov 2008
Try grating raw swede along with chopped white cabage, onion, raisins and perhaps apples for a winter salad, add grated carrot too if you like. Dress with good oil and cider vinegar.
Reviewer's Name: Cathy

Reviews

SWEDE RECIPE - Fri 31st Oct 2008
I spread a thick layer of cooked (boiled and mashed) swede on top of toast. (Or mixed it with mashed potato first). Then put it under the grill until browned slightly. Then put slices of, or grated, cheese over (to taste - I like mature cheddar) and grill THAT until melted.
The final touch is MARMITE - a very thin spread of it - and POSSIBLY some slices of cucumber. It is DEEEELICIOUS.
Reviewer's Name: June M Faulding

Tips

Basic preperation of Swede - Wed 29th Oct 2008
The standard ways to prepare are to cut in to quarters and peel then cut the swede into chunks or cubes, according to preference. Cook until tender. Baking at 200°C will take around 30 to 45 minutes, boiling will take 10 to 20 minutes. Swede can also be used raw for example finely grated in a salad.

In general baking will bring out the intensity of the swede's flavour whereas boiling will reduce this a little.

Reviewer's Name: Lesley from GoodnessDirect

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