Turnips/Rutabaga Simmered in Date Syrup (Maye' Al-Shalgham) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Put them all in a medium pot, add date syrup and cover slightly with cold water.
3. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes depending on turnips age.
4. Serve warm, sprinkled with a dash of sea salt if wished.
5. If not eating right away see note in introduction.
6. Enjoy!
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