TURNIPS/RUTABAGA SIMMERED IN DATE SYRUP (MAYE' AL-SHALGHAM)
We enjoy this delicious Iraqi recipe. It gives turnips/rutabaga/swedes a delicately sweet taste and a lovely hue. Modified from, Delights from the Garden of Eden by Nawal Nasrallah. NOTE: If using the small real white and purple type of turnip do not leave to soak in the water date syrup mixture after cooking as they may become waterlogged.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel turnips and cut into thick wedges and then slice into each wedge sideways but not all the way through. (I say sideways yet you may not understand what I mean by that but I don't know the word for it!? Not vertical, not horizontal) This will be to let the date syrup soak in better.
- Put them all in a medium pot, add date syrup and cover slightly with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes depending on turnips age.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with a dash of sea salt if wished.
- If not eating right away see note in introduction.
- Enjoy!
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Ahmad Shlash
shlash98@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook turnips and rutabaga, and this recipe is a keeper. It's simple, delicious, and healthy.
R A J
a_r@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavor of the turnips and rutabaga.
Tahniya Porter
t_porter51@gmail.comI love how versatile this dish is. You can add different spices or vegetables to change up the flavor.
Karima
karima21@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.
SR Sobuj Rana
sr-s@hotmail.comI wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was really impressed. The turnips and rutabaga were so tender and the date syrup added a really unique flavor.
SADIQ ABUBAKAR HARUNA
s@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's also healthy and vegan.
Micheal Jimoh
m_jimoh@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Ryham Ali
r.ali@yahoo.comThis is a great way to use up leftover turnips and rutabaga. I added a few extra spices to give it a bit of a kick.
Asher Cramer
c@hotmail.comI've never had turnips or rutabaga before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish! The date syrup really made the vegetables shine.
Shanta suraiya
suraiya.shanta74@gmail.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The turnips and rutabaga were perfectly tender and flavorful, and the date syrup added a lovely sweetness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!