Fake hashbrowns from Turnips

[Momtofour]

I saw this posted a few times as an alternative to hash browns. Well, I tried frying it in butter with onion this morning. :sadblinky I guess I don't like turnips. I salt and peppered it to see if that made it any better. Nope! Oh well I'll keep looking for new veggies to try.

[MotherOfGizmo]

Maybe you could try this recipe

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=50328&highlight=fries

[not2late]

If you still have turnips left over, try chopping the turnips with some cauliflower (put them in a food processor and pulse until everything is the same size). Into that mixture, add an egg, about 1 to 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, a 1/4 cup heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste (a dash of hot sauce won't hurt it either) and a teaspoon or two or onion or garlic powder. Combine well and pour the mixture into greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until the mixture is firm and the top and sides are golden brown.

[ana]

I love turnips, however I have tried to make the hashbrowns too and I cannot get past the bitterness. I think Jicama makes a better hash brown replacement I just love its sweet starchy texture and the fact that is always so cripsy only adds to the hashbrown appeal. ymmv not everyone supports my views on this one.

[Momtofour]

Thanks for the new ideas to try. I will definately try the other recipes.

[not2late]

If you shred the turnips, you can get rid of bitterness by mixing the shredded turnips with about a tablespoon of vinegar. Allow it to sit, then squeeze out the excess liquid. Use a tablespoon of vinegar for every 2 cups of shredded turnip.

[ana]

Thanks Megs, will this work with diced turnips as well??

[sadie147]

I have found that radishes seem to make the best potato substitue for hash browns. I boil them for a while first before i fry them..just to soften them up.

[not2late]

Thanks Megs, will this work with diced turnips as well??

Not really, if you want to use diced or cubes turnips, steam or boil them before frying in order to remove the strong taste.

[ana]

Thanks Megs, will this work with diced turnips as well??

Not really, if you want to use diced or cubes turnips, steam or boil them before frying in order to remove the strong taste.

OHHH I had tried to make them roasted with rosemary and garlic and they were really bitter but I didnt boil them first...I will have try it that way I might really be missing something. Thanks Megs!!


Sadie...I use radishes for potatoes when I make corned beef and cabbage Yum!

[CherTLC4u]

I get the smallest turnips I can find. Then I shred them and put them in a pan with butter. I didnt taste any bitterness at all.

[not2late]

The flavor changes with the age of the turnip and the season. I find that turnips are "sweeter" in the fall and winter. Also I bought a few turnips a couple of months ago. I ate one or two when I bought them and they were good--no bitterness. But I cooked the remaining ones about a week ago and they had a much stronger taste.