Miso Roasted Japanese Turnips

[QSis]

I had to ask the vendor at the Farmer's Market what they were: Japanese Turnips. He said you could eat them cooked or raw. I paid the 2 bucks for the bunch.

I scrubbed them, trimmed them and took a bite of one - kinda like a radish - good!

Then I made this recipe.

Well, I hated the greens - bitter and the strings were inedible.

I loved the flesh.

But I'd never bought or cooked with miso before - it's VERY SALTY!!!

I liked the flavor, though. Had to buy a rather large package of it, so I hope it lasts a long time in the fridge!

I would buy the turnips again, but will discard the greens. And I will cook with miso again.

Anyone have TNT recipes with miso?

Lee

Miso Roasted Japanese Turnips

https://foolproofliving.com/miso-roasted-japanese-turnips/

• Author: Aysegul Sanford
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Vegetarian Side Dish
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of Japanese turnips, rinsed and cut in half – green parts reserved
• 3 tablespoons white miso paste, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• coarse sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Whisk together the 2 tablespoons of miso paste and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl.
3. Spread the turnips on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle it with the miso-olive oil mixture. Give it a toss to make sure that all turnips are coated with the mixture. Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes making sure to rotate the turnips halfway through the baking process. When they come out of the oven, let them cool. Sprinkle them with a big pinch of black pepper. Taste for seasoning and add in some salt if necessary.
4. Meanwhile, rinse the green parts and roughly chop them up. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Sauté the chopped greens until they are lightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the rest of the miso paste and make sure that the green leafs are coated with the paste. Add in ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
5. Transfer the warm greens in a large salad bowl. Spread the roasted turnips on top of the greens.
6. Serve immediately.

 

[lilbopeep]

Do you have this picture on the teriyaki recipe also? Looks good but I’ve never seen those turnips in any of the stores I go to.

 

[QSis]

Peep, yes. I served the miso turnips with the teriyaki chicken recipe.

I had never seen or heard of the turnips, either. I'm a fan of turnip, rutabaga and winter squashes.

Lee