When I did the food shopping on Monday I saw this luscious little pot of Spring daffs in Morrisons for just 66p. I couldn't resist them for that price. Similar ones are on sale in Poundland so these were a steal. So loverly.... :)
Now on a different subject entirely, I love mashed swede but hate preparing the things as cutting them into chunks ready to cook hurts my hands. Has anyone heard of the Singing Neep? I don't know how to post a link but if you Google Singing Neep on U-Toob there is a video explaining how to do it. I just wiped the swede clean (no piercing required either) placed it onto a plate in the microwave and zapped it for about 20 minutes, turning it over half way through. I was sure it would explode but..no...it cooked it perfectly. After a little rest (the neep, not me...lol) I just cut it open and scooped out the flesh....
.....which was then gently mashed a little more in a bowl with a fork...perfect mashed swede.
Apparently, the name comes from the sound the swede makes when it's cooking. I can't believe I have had to wait until my 65th year to find this super little trick.
Has anyone else tried this? Any more tips I have missed during my lifetime of cooking?
Thanks so much for popping in x
What a fab idea, this is how Mr Twigs makes his scrummy mashed potato. The daffs are great a little pot of Spring
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Yes, I must try quick potato mash made this way too :)
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea, I love swede but hate the prep so this way would be perfect. Thank you for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Karen x
DeleteThat's a great idea. I don't like mashed swede by itself but I like it mixed with potato on top of a cottage pie.x
ReplyDeleteYum, that sounds lovely x
DeleteI am definitely going to try that method. I tend to cut into small pieces - hurting hands pushing on knife. I swear the one I cooked last week must have been several years old. After boiling for an hour it still wasn't really soft. I mashed it hard but we ended up with chewy bits in our mouth. I should have said it was posh 'crushed swede' thanks for tip.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, Kentish Maid. I'm all for making life a bit easier, 'crushed swede' sounds very posh!
DeleteIn our house this is known as 'screaming swede', again due to the noise it makes whilst cooking!
ReplyDeleteI think you get far more flavour from doing it this way than boiling or steaming, plus no pan to wash, so it's a win win situation!
Less washing up is definitely a bonus!
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