Best 2 Clapshot Potatoes Carrots Rutabaga Recipes

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Clapshot is a traditional Scottish dish made with mashed potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Clapshot can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including turnips, parsnips, and kale. It is also often served with a side of meat, such as sausage or ham.

In this article, we will share three delicious recipes for clapshot. The first recipe is a classic clapshot made with potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga. The second recipe is a vegan clapshot made with turnips, parsnips, and kale. The third recipe is a clapshot gratin made with potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga, topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust.

All three of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So whether you are a traditionalist or a vegan, or just looking for a new way to enjoy root vegetables, we have a clapshot recipe for you.

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CLAPSHOT (POTATOES, CARROTS & RUTABAGA)



Clapshot (Potatoes, Carrots & Rutabaga) image

This is a very intriguing dish. The flavours blend so well it is hard to identify any one of the componants; instead it seems like some new, mysterious veggie.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb white potato
1 lb carrot
1 lb rutabaga
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 egg (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the rutabaga and cut it in thin slices.
  • Put it in a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, peel the carrots and cut them in thick slices.
  • When the rutabaga has been cooking for about 10 minutes, add the carrots.
  • Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, and cut them into large chunks.
  • When the rutabaga has been cooking for 20 minutes (total) add the potatoes, and cook for about another 20 minutes.
  • When all the vegetables are tender, drain them and mash them with the butter, salt and pepper.
  • These are delicious mashed somewhat coarsely and served as-is.
  • You can also purée them very well, beat in the egg, and turn them into a buttered casserole dish, then bake them until lightly toasted on top.

CLAPSHOT (POTATOES, CARROTS & RUTABAGA)



CLAPSHOT (POTATOES, CARROTS & RUTABAGA) image

Categories     Potato     Side     Boil

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb white potato
1 lb carrot
1 lb rutabaga
3 tablespoons butter
pepper
1 egg (optional)

Steps:

  • 1 Peel the rutabaga and cut it in thin slices. 2 Put it in a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. 3 Meanwhile, peel the carrots and cut them in thick slices. 4 When the rutabaga has been cooking for about 10 minutes, add the carrots. 5 Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, and cut them into large chunks. 6 When the rutabaga has been cooking for 20 minutes (total) add the potatoes, and cook for about another 20 minutes. 7 When all the vegetables are tender, drain them and mash them with the butter, salt and pepper. 8 These are delicious mashed somewhat coarsely and served as-is. 9 You can also purée them very well, beat in the egg, and turn them into a buttered casserole dish, then bake them until lightly toasted on top.

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use a combination of firm, starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and rutabagas. Other root vegetables like turnips or parsnips can also be used.
  • Cut the vegetables evenly: This will ensure they cook evenly. Aim for 1-inch cubes or slices.
  • Cook the vegetables until tender: This may take 15-20 minutes. You can check by piercing them with a fork. They should be soft but not mushy.
  • Drain the vegetables well: This will help prevent the clapshot from becoming watery.
  • Use a good quality butter: This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve immediately: Clapshot is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Clapshot is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is also a budget-friendly meal. The combination of potatoes, carrots, and rutabagas creates a delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and easy-to-make meal, give clapshot a try.

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