Honey Glazed Turnip
4 servings
30 minutes
Honey-glazed turnip is a fragrant and tender dish of Russian cuisine that highlights the natural sweetness of the root vegetable. Once a staple on Russian tables, in this recipe turnip transforms into a caramelized snack or side dish with a deep, rich flavor. Slow-cooking in honey and butter gives it a velvety texture, while the slight acidity of lemon juice refreshes the balance of sweetness. This dish pairs perfectly with roasted meats, fish, or even porridge, adding warm, cozy notes to the meal. Honey-glazed turnip is a find for those wanting to explore forgotten gastronomic traditions and enjoy simple yet exquisite flavors. Try this recipe and discover a new facet of this ancient vegetable.
1
Peel the turnip and cut it into large cubes. Place in a deep skillet with a lid and add honey, butter, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until soft for 10 minutes.
- White turnip: 700 g
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Water: 1 glass
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
2
Open the lid, slightly increase the heat, and cook until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
3
Then cook for another 3 minutes until the turnip caramelizes, stirring.
4
Salt, pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon