Bitter Turnip fries
I tried making turnip fries the other day and they were horribly bitter. If am planning to fry them like french fries how long should I boil them in the salt, vinegar and lemon juice so that they don't get too mushy? I have never prepared turnips as a potato before.Thanks
Best Answer
First of all: you made me laugh because I misread the title as "Bitter Trump Fries"... :D
Secondly: if they're too bitter, there are a few things you can do by soaking them overnight in the fridge with water with one of the following:
- a dash of honey (take warm tap water and let it cool down after you've added the honey)
- a dash of lemon (or better: lime) juice
- a dash of gin
How much is "a dash"?
Well, for 500g / a pound of turnip: a coffee spoon or maximum 2 depending how bitter they taste raw.
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How do you get the bitterness out of turnips?
Place the turnips in a pan of water with a dash of salt and sliced potatoes. Bring the water to a boil. The salt helps draw out the bitterness from the turnip, and the potato absorbs it.Are turnips supposed to taste bitter?
The most common varieties are a creamy white in color with shades of purple, pink or green. Though turnip roots have a sweet-peppery flavor, they can sometimes taste bitter. You can avoid the bitterness from turnip roots through proper selection and appropriate cooking techniques.Can you use turnips to make french fries?
Turnip fries are an excellent substitute for regular French fries when you're trying to spice things up a bit. They're a great way to make use of seasonal vegetables. These baked Turnip fries are a delicious side dish for any low-carb, Paleo, or Whole30 meal.Are roasted turnips bitter?
Turnips have a slightly bitter taste to them, so cooking the onions in this recipe will be the key to getting more of a sweet taste out of the dish! The bigger a turnip is, the more bitter it tastes so aim to choose ones from the market that are about the size of a tennis ball.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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