Teltow Turnips

Ingredients

• 50 gButter
• 15 gSugar
• 5 gFlour
• 800 gTurnip
• 400 mlBroth
• 5 gSalt
• 600 gPotato
• 30 mlOil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Wash the turnips thoroughly and remove soil; keep them whole (do not halve).
   • Peel (optional) and cut the potatoes into even slices or cubes for frying.
2. 2

   Brown and caramelize turnips

   • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and let it become pale yellow (do not brown).
   • Stir in the sugar (1 tbsp) and cook briefly until it starts to caramelize.
   • Sprinkle in the flour (1 tsp) and stir briefly to bind slightly.
   • Add the whole turnips and fry them, stirring frequently, until their surfaces are lightly browned.
3. 3

   Braise

   • Add beef broth and salt to the browned turnips (the broth should come about halfway up the turnips, not cover them completely).
   • Cover tightly and simmer very gently for 1½ hours until the turnips are tender and have a glossy, lightly browned surface.
   • Check occasionally and add a little liquid if needed.
4. 4

   Fry potatoes & serve

   • While the turnips cook: heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crisp; season with salt.
   • Serve the braised turnips with the fried potatoes. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley.
   • Use remaining braising liquid as a light jus on the plate.