Ingredients

1 cup turnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 1/3 cup potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 1/2 Tbsp thinly sliced scallion greens
1 egg, beaten lightly
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Grapeseed oil, peanut oil, or canola oil (high smoke point vegetable oils)
Salt and pepper

Preparation

1 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.

2 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.

Makes six patties.

Turnip Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

6	large red new potatoes , skin on
2	large turnips , peeled
1/2	cup heavy cream , heated
8	tablespoons butter , melted (1 stick)
1/2	cup sour cream
	salt and pepper

Preparation

Slice potatoes and turnips 1/4-inch thick. Cook in boiling water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain.
Whip cooked potatoes and turnips with electric mixer, mixing until moderately smooth (don't overbeat them; a few lumps are nice).
Add hot cream, butter and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Whip again until blended.
Adjust thickness by adding more cream, if desired.