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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Frakow
frakow@yahoo.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Kausen Idrisi
kausen_idrisi@yahoo.comThis dish was a lot of work and the end result wasn't worth it.
Madhav Gahatraj
g.m60@yahoo.comI found the date syrup to be too sweet.
Abaasa James
james-a@aol.comThe turnips and rutabagas were a little bland for my taste.
Samantha Wheeler
wheeler.s@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a cold winter night.
Nabwire Moreen
nabwire_m@yahoo.comI made this dish in my slow cooker and it came out perfect!
Phudoma Tamang
tamang@hotmail.frThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Keylor Jadiel Gomez
j_keylor100@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of date syrup, so I used maple syrup instead. It was still delicious!
Sekobi Khobotlo
sekobi40@yahoo.comI added a little bit of chopped bacon to this dish and it was amazing!
Qadeer Mustafa
mustafaq40@aol.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover turnips and rutabagas.
Kathleen Harris
h_kathleen@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors are so complex and delicious.
Paul Sagote
s_paul67@hotmail.frThis 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
r_a8@hotmail.comI'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
d.im@gmail.comI 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
s_g@yahoo.comThis 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.