Hakurei Turnips with Brown Butter and Miso
Serves 4
In this recipe, a quick sear in a saute pan softens the turnips just slightly, while still leaving a bit of textural crunch. The nuttiness of brown butter and miso mimics the caramelization of the turnips.
Ingredients:
1 pound hakurei turnips with their greens
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoons white miso
Fine sea salt
Method:
Remove the greens from the roots and wash thoroughly. Slice into 2-inch-long pieces, composting anything too stalky for your liking. Slice the roots in half from pole to pole.
In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the turnip roots, cut side down, to the pan in an even layer. Let cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes, or until the cut side has a nice golden-brown sear. Flip the roots, add the rice wine vinegar, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the turnips have softened slightly. Add the greens and cook, stirring, until the start to wilt, 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter and miso and cook, stirring carefully, until both have dissolved into a sauce. Season with salt to taste, and serve.