Fried Turnip Patties Recipes

CRISPY TURNIP 'FRIES'

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil and lightly grease.
• Peel the turnips, and cut into French fry-sized sticks, about 1/3 by 4 inches. Place into a large bowl, and toss with the vegetable oil to coat. Place the Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, paprika, onion powder in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to mix. Place the oiled turnips into the bag, and shake until evenly coated with the spices. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the outside is crispy, and the inside is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

FRIED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Peel turnips and slice.
• Add butter to skillet, along with a few drops of oil to keep the butter from burning.
• Melt butter, then add the sugar, stirring almost continously.
• Add the turnips, and additional oil, and bring the turnips to a hard fry, then reduce heat, and cover.
• Cook, stirring often, until the turnips are browned and done -- then enjoy.
• I had them tonite with steak and crab legs -- but am looking forward to pinto beans, corn bread and country fried steak.
• Yum -- .

POTATO AND TURNIP PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the turnip and potato cubes for 15 to 17 minutes, until they are tender, and drain them.
• In a bowl, mash them with a fork and stir in the scallions, the egg, flour, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Coat the bottom of a large, heavy bottomed skillet with about 1/4-inch of the oil. Heat the pan on medium high heat until the surface of the oil begins to shimmer, but not smoke.
• Spoon 1/4-cup mounds of the turnip potato batter into the pan, flattening them into 1/2-inch thick patties with the back of a spatula. Fry the patties until they are golden, turning them once, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the patties to paper towels to drain off excess oil.

FRIED TURNIP PATTIES

Steps:

• If you are using sliced onions, fry them until crisp in 1 tbsp oil, then coarsely grind them. Set onions aside.
• If using dehydrated onions, just set aside. DO NOT REHYDRATE!
• Place quartered turnips in a deep pot and cover with water. Boil them until soft.
• Remove the turnips from the water and, using a piece of muslin, squeeze out as much water as you can. Discard all of the liquid.
• Mash the turnips, adding the onions, salt, chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well to combine.
• Divide into 8 pieces and flatten into patty shape with wet hands and pat dry.
• Fry in ¼ c oil until golden brown.
• Serve hot.