carrot & parsnip mash
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Carrot & Parsnip Mash
Background
Carrots and parsnips were found in cottage gardens around the 8th century. Easy to grow and easy to store during the winter, root vegetables were a staple in the Irish diet.
Recipe
This mash, like other Irish vegetables, is cooked simply and flavored with lots of butter.
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
A very easy to scale recipe, simply increase vegetable count and add more butter.
3 parts carrot (3 large)
4 parts parsnip (4 large)
2-6 T Kerrygold butter
Salt/Pepper
chopped parsley for topping
TO MAKE:
Step-by-Step
Chop carrots and parsnips and add to salted boiling water (two separate pots).
Once tender (parsnips will take longer), add together in either mash or puree according to preference.
Stir in butter and salt/pepper to taste. Serve with parsley on top.
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Recipe from Irish Traditional Cooking
Darina Allen
Pg. 170
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