Sweetbread Sauce

4 servings

30 minutes

Turnip sauce is a rare and unique recipe from Russian cuisine that combines sweet and refreshing notes. Turnip, with its slightly nutty and earthy flavor, transforms into a delicate puree enriched with butter and sugar. Lemon juice and zest add brightness to the dish, while whipped egg whites create an airy and light texture. This sauce can be used as an accompaniment to meat or vegetables, as well as an unusual dessert cream. Historically, turnip was popular in the northern regions of Russia, where it was valued for its nutritional properties and resilience to cold climates. Today, this recipe retains its uniqueness, attracting gourmets seeking new taste experiences.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 139.6
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 9.9g

Ingredients

• Swede: 300 g
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Egg white: 1 pc
• Lemon juice: to taste
• Lemon zest: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the turnip, boil until fully cooked, and mash. Then add sugar and butter, and cook until thickened.

   Required ingredients:

   • Swede: 300 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Butter: 2 tablespoons

2. After that, cool the turnip, beat in the egg white, mix until fluffy, add lemon juice, put in lemon zest, and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 1 piece
   • Lemon juice:  to taste
   • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon