Clapshot (Potatoes, Carrots & Rutabaga)

Jenny Sanders's Note:

This is a very intriguing dish. The flavours blend so well it is hard to identify any one of the componants; instead it seems like some new, mysterious veggie.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb white potato
• 1 lb carrot
• 1 lb rutabaga
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 egg (optional)

Directions:

1. Peel the rutabaga and cut it in thin slices.
2. Put it in a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil.
3. Meanwhile, peel the carrots and cut them in thick slices.
4. When the rutabaga has been cooking for about 10 minutes, add the carrots.
5. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, and cut them into large chunks.
6. When the rutabaga has been cooking for 20 minutes (total) add the potatoes, and cook for about another 20 minutes.
7. When all the vegetables are tender, drain them and mash them with the butter, salt and pepper.
8. These are delicious mashed somewhat coarsely and served as-is.
9. You can also purée them very well, beat in the egg, and turn them into a buttered casserole dish, then bake them until lightly toasted on top.

Reviews

[Sherri at the Beach]

Wasnt sure about this from reading it, but it was surprisingly good. The rutabaga gave a subtle sweetness to the mash, as did the carrots. A nice change from standard mash potatoes. A definate keeper.

[BecR]

We really loved the carrots in this clapshot! I also added a turnip plus a pinch each of ginger & nutmeg. Served with my Quick Pan-Fried Chicken Livers With Apple, Onion and Sage and it was a delicious & healthy meal!! Thanks Jenny, will definitely make again!

[Shazzie]

Definitely an acquired taste. found it a little bitter for my liking, but loved it once I added a little golden-brown sugar and some grated cheddar. Thank you for a different and tasty veggie dish.