Turnip/Swede?

Absinthe_2

hotcookie101 wrote: »

Its what the english call a swede, but the Irish call a turnip The yellowy ones. yum. Just stuck it in whole, on a bit of kitchen roll, after pricking it all over.

They are such a pain to peel when raw, and then boil normally, so will be using this method next time. Sounds yummy, and easy.

I think this should be in a Swede thread too, as would never have thought to look for under Turnip.

natbags

It works and is very nice microwaved, but did find it stunk the house out for days!

rosie383

Just another wee tip about turnips (or swede for you English people!).

Chew a wee cube of it raw and it is a brilliant natural remedy for acid indigestion. My mum used to do this and passed the tip on to me. It really works!

arbroath_lass

Absinthe wrote: »

This is what I think of as a Turnip:


A Swede:

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It's the other way round in Scotland.

Need2bthrifty

arbroath_lass wrote: »

Absinthe wrote: »

This is what I think of as a Turnip:


A Swede:

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It's the other way round in Scotland.

Not in Aberdeen - a swede (or Neep) is the large one.

arbroath_lass

Need2bthrifty wrote: »

arbroath_lass wrote: »

Not in Aberdeen - a swede (or Neep) is the large one.

Well, I'm only down the road and no-one I know would call the big one a swede . Tis awfully confusing.

North-East_Quine

And I'm born and bred in Aberdeen and have never heard it called a swede here. Turnip or Neep is what we say.

[Deleted User]

Hi, it was me who put the micro tip on here, I prod with a knitting needle or skewer. It is a good was for celariac too which is such an odd shape to peel. Glad I could help.

pumkin747

i have just been given these, am i better to blanch them and freeze or cook and mash then freeze.
dont want to waste them.

mi_jardin

they will last well in the fridge for a long time.