Best 8 Potato And Turnip Cakes Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting dish that combines the earthy flavors of potatoes and turnips? Look no further than potato and turnip cakes! These delectable cakes are a delightful fusion of shredded potatoes and turnips, bound together with an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, these crispy on the outside, soft on the inside cakes are a true culinary delight. With three delectable variations—Classic Potato and Turnip Cakes, Cheddar Cheese and Chive Potato and Turnip Cakes, and Bacon and Onion Potato and Turnip—this article offers a diverse selection of recipes to cater to various taste preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the humble potato and turnip in all their glory!

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CHINESE TURNIP CAKE (萝白糕)



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Learn how to make this classic Cantonese dim sum dish & Chinese New Year favorite!

Provided by Made With Lau

Categories     main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb Chinese turnip
8 oz regular rice flour
1.5 cups water
1 oz dried shrimp
1 piece Chinese sausage
1.5 tsp salt
1 tbsp corn oil
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp chicken bouillon
0.5 tsp white pepper
2 pieces green onion

Steps:

  • We'll be prepping several ingredients here:
  • We'll need to cook everything for a bit and add some flavors before it becomes a turnip cake mix that we can steam.
  • While our wok is cooking, we'll prepare our cake pan by:
  • Slowly add the rice flour mixture. Make you do not pour it all in at once and that you continuously stir the mixture to ensure you don't produce lumps.
  • To tell if the cake is done, you can stick a chopstick straight into the pan.
  • While the cake pan is still in the steamer, we'll sprinkle some of our leftover Chinese sausage onto the pan and cover it for 30 seconds.
  • Once it's cooled, you can take the turnip cake out from the pan however you'd like, but my dad has a pretty elegant sequence:

POTATO-AND-TURNIP CAKES



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These latkes use part potatoes, part turnips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound russet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/2 pound white turnips (about 1 large)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Coarsely grate (with a box grater or a food processor fitted with the grater attachment) potatoes and turnips, all scrubbed and trimmed. Squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible; transfer vegetables to a medium bowl. Toss with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form potato mixture into four tightly packed patties; place in skillet, flattening gently with a spatula to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cook patties, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side (reduce heat if patties start to brown too quickly, and add more oil to skillet if necessary). Transfer to paper towels; sprinkle with salt.

TURNIP AND SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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This warming potato gratin, a great addition to the holiday table, is so simple that you'll want to make it all year long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds turnips (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange a single layer of turnips and sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with one-third of the flour. Repeat to make 3 more layers, sprinkling with salt, pepper, and flour between layers. Dot top layer with butter, then slowly pour broth and wine into dish, keeping layers intact. Cover with foil and bake until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over dish. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Let gratin sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

POTATO CAKE



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Potato cakes are great for breakfast. Mashed potato cakes with a cheese surprise in the middle.

Provided by Dave Silsby

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Potatoes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
1 pinch garlic salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt (if needed) and garlic salt. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Drop pancake-size (4 inch circles) lumps of mashed potatoes into the frying pan. Pat to flatten to 1/2 to 1 inch thickness. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese onto the mashed potato cake. Spoon more potato mixture over the cheese. Flip the potato cake over when the bottom is browned (about 10 minutes). Brown the other side (about 10 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 171.8 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1226.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

POTATO-CARROT PANCAKES



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These crisp, savory cakes, also called latkes, are a traditional Hanukkah dish. For best results, cook the pancakes right after forming them.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound (about 3 medium) white potatoes, peeled
8 ounces (about 3 medium) carrots, peeled
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 3 scallions)
Coarse salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a food processor fitted with a fine-hole grating attachment (or on the small holes of a box grater), grate potatoes and carrots. Transfer to a large bowl; add scallions and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Using your hands, mix thoroughly. Mix in egg and matzo meal until combined. Divide into 8 mounds of equal size.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Add half the potato mounds; flatten each to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to paper towels or parchment paper to drain. Repeat with remaining mounds (reduce temperature to medium if browning too quickly). Sprinkle with salt, and serve with sour cream, if desired.

TURNIP, POTATO & MUSTARD GRATIN



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This creamy, comforting side dish makes an indulgent accompaniment for roast pork

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

450ml milk
6 turnips , thickly sliced
6 large potatoes , thickly sliced
butter , for greasing
1 garlic clove , halved
350ml double cream
3 tbsp Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with 500ml water, the milk, a good pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper, then bring to the boil. Add the turnips and potatoes and cook for 2 mins. Strain, drain well and pat dry.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a baking dish and rub the sides with garlic to just add a hint of flavour. Mix the cream and mustard in a large bowl, add the potatoes and turnip, mix until well coated and season really well. Layer into the baking dish, flattening the top level. Can be assembled and chilled a day ahead.
  • Bake for 30-40 mins or until golden brown and the turnip and potato are cooked through - check with the point of a sharp knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.59 milligram of sodium

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CAKES



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These potato cakes are great with any meal or as a snack. Simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Kids of ALL ages love 'em.

Provided by DaMonkey

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, diced
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until batter consistency.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 627.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

TURNIP BAKE



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This recipe has been in our family for years. We like turnips with turkey, so my mother used to serve this side dish with our turkey dinner at Christmas. Then I served this dish, and now my daughter, who has taken over preparing Christmas dinner, is carrying on the tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium turnips, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place turnips in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a small bowl, combine turnips, 2 tablespoons butter and eggs. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg; add to turnip mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy potato and turnip cakes, ensure you squeeze out excess moisture from the grated vegetables before mixing them with the other ingredients.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and bread crumbs for the perfect balance of crispiness and tenderness.
  • Season the cakes generously with salt and pepper, and feel free to add additional herbs or spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for extra flavor.
  • For a golden-brown crust, pan-fry the cakes in butter or a mixture of butter and oil over medium heat, allowing them to cook slowly until crispy on both sides.
  • Serve the potato and turnip cakes immediately while they are hot and crispy, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce or condiment.

Conclusion:

Potato and turnip cakes offer a delightful twist on traditional potato pancakes, combining the earthy flavors of turnips with the comforting taste of potatoes. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, these cakes are sure to please everyone at the table. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, potato and turnip cakes are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or as a tasty snack anytime. Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and toppings to create your own unique flavor combinations.

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