TURNIPS/RUTABAGA SIMMERED IN DATE SYRUP (MAYE' AL-SHALGHAM)

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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

1 lb small turnip (by small I mean not the huge rutabagas, they are also called swedes in some European countries)
4 tablespoons date molasses, I like to add more to taste (also called date syrup or dibis tamar in Arabic, found in Middle Eastern stores)
sea salt, to taste
water, to cover

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!

Frakow
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kausen Idrisi
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This dish was a lot of work and the end result wasn't worth it.


Madhav Gahatraj
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I found the date syrup to be too sweet.


Abaasa James
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The turnips and rutabagas were a little bland for my taste.


Samantha Wheeler
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night.


Nabwire Moreen
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I made this dish in my slow cooker and it came out perfect!


Phudoma Tamang
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Keylor Jadiel Gomez
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I'm not a big fan of date syrup, so I used maple syrup instead. It was still delicious!


Sekobi Khobotlo
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I added a little bit of chopped bacon to this dish and it was amazing!


Qadeer Mustafa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover turnips and rutabagas.


Kathleen Harris
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors are so complex and delicious.


Paul Sagote
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Antor Rahman
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I'm not usually a fan of turnips or rutabagas, but this recipe changed my mind! The date syrup really mellowed out the flavors of the vegetables and made them so delicious.


I'm Disabled
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the unique flavor of the turnips and rutabagas, and the date syrup gave it a subtle sweetness that really made it stand out.


Shvan Gold
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This dish was a hit with my family! The turnips and rutabagas were tender and flavorful, and the date syrup added a touch of sweetness that balanced out the earthy flavors of the vegetables.