TURNIPS WITH SPICY MEYER LEMON DRESSING

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Try the sweet, salty togarashi-spiked dressing tossed with cold noodles or spooned over fish.

Provided by Konbi, Los Angeles, CA

Categories     Bon Appétit     Turnip     Lemon     Soy Sauce     Sesame     Appetizer     Side     Pescatarian     Roast     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups bonito flakes
½ cup sugar
½ cup usukuchi (light) soy sauce
¼ cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 Tbsp. ichimi togarashi
Zest and juice of 4 Meyer lemons or regular lemons (about ½ cup juice)
2 bunches hakurei turnips with tops
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grind bonito flakes in a spice mill or blender until finely ground (you should have about 2 Tbsp.). Bring ground bonito, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and togarashi to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often, until reduced by a third, 12-15 minutes. Pour dressing into a small bowl; cover and chill until cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  • Meanwhile, separate tops from turnips. Trim stems from leaves; discard. Coarsely chop leaves. Cut turnips into 1" wedges. Toss turnips and leaves with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season lightly with salt (the dressing is salty). Roast, tossing halfway through, until leaves are wilted and turnips have taken on a touch of color, 12-15 minutes.
  • Transfer turnips and leaves to a platter; spoon some of the dressing over (you'll have extra). Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

AC Ashford
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Phuti Justice Sepale
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turnips didn't turn out as good as the picture. They were still tasty, though.


Ahsan Ghouri
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turnips are so flavorful and the dressing is amazing.


Nyasha Ngwerume
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I didn't have any Meyer lemons, so I used regular lemons instead. It still turned out great.


SR MITHUN Ahmed
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The dressing is a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise this dish is great.


Azeem Uddin
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Olanrewaju Morenikeji Yetunde
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasting and dressing made them really tasty.


Randall D,Wheeler Wheeler
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Michele Kircher
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I love turnips and this recipe is a great way to prepare them. The roasting brings out their natural sweetness and the dressing adds a nice kick.


John Wainaina (Wa kiandege)
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This dish was a hit! The turnips were perfectly roasted and the spicy Meyer lemon dressing was the perfect complement. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.