Asian Style Turnips

This recipe for turnips caught my eye because it is light and easy to prepare. Both of these characteristics are especially appealing after the holidays.

Created by on January 4, 2015

Ingredients

  • 4 turnips, washed, trimmed and peeled
  • salt to taste

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 small slices fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Slice the turnips into slices about 1/8 of an inch thick and place them on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the slices with salt and allow them to stand for 2 hours.
  2. After 2 hours, rinse and drain the slices and set them aside.
  3. In a saucepan combine the marinade ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the turnips and toss them with the marinade. Continue cooking until the liquid comes to a boil.
  4. Allow the turnips and the liquid to cool, then transfer the slices and mariade to a glass jar. Cover the jar and refrigerate up to 12 hours, shaking the jar occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Serve garnished with chives and sesame seeds.