Turnip in Cider

6 servings

50 minutes

Turnip in cider is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines simplicity and elegance. The blend of sweet turnip caramelized in butter with aromatic cider and rich chicken broth creates a delicate, slightly fruity flavor with a hint of acidity. This dish has roots in traditional Western European cooking, where cider is often used to prepare vegetables, imparting complex flavor nuances. The bouquet garni fills the dish with subtle herbal notes, while gentle braising makes the turnip especially tender. It is perfect as a side dish for meat or as a light standalone dish, especially in the autumn season when turnips are most fragrant.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 161.6
• Proteins: 4.1g
• Fats: 7.7g
• Carbohydrates: 19.1g

Ingredients

• Turnip: 1 kg
• Butter: 50 g
• Cider: 150 ml
• Bouquet garni: 1 bunch
• Chicken broth: 275 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean the turnip. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, cook the turnip for 5 minutes. Drain the water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turnip: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Heat the cider in another pot and boil it until it reduces by half. Remove the pot from the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cider: 150 ml

3. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, add the turnip and cook on low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until golden. Pour in the cider and hot broth, add the bouquet garni, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Turnip: 1 kg
   • Cider: 150 ml
   • Chicken broth: 275 ml
   • Bouquet garni: 1 bunch

4. Remove the garnish bouquet. Serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bouquet garni: 1 bunch