Baby Yellow Turnips
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Description/Taste
Baby Yellow turnips are composed of young edible roots, stems and leaves. Each individual root is attached to two to three semi-frilled green stems with broad, textured leaves. The roots are globular and come to a long thin tapered point. Yellow turnips have a pale straw to cornflower yellow hue. The fresh flesh of the Yellow turnip is firm and crunchy. The flavor is slightly earthy and exceptionally sweet, with peppery undertones reminiscent of a radish.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Yellow turnips are available from Jaime Farms in the fall months.
Current Facts
Baby Yellow turnips, Brassica rapa var. rapa, are the type of turnip that should be harvested young. They are not considered a tradition cellar vegetable as they will not maintain their firmness and flavor while being stored throughout the winter, which common turnips as well and the turnip's parent, the rutabaga are often utilized for.
Applications
Baby Yellow turnips can be found in classic savory recipes reflective of the seasons, Fall and Winter. Fresh Baby Yellow turnips can be eaten whole or sliced; their flavor and texture complimenting crudités and salad greens with both vinaigrette and creamy style dressings. The Yellow turnip can be cooked utilizing methods such as boiling, steaming and frying. The flavor is truly transformed and sweetened when it is slow roasted, braised or sautéed in butter. Once turnips are cooked, they can be utilized to pair with meats, they make a great addition to roasted vegetable medleys and they can become purées or soups. Baby Yellow turnips pair well with apples, bacon, butter, cheeses such as Parmesan and Pecorino, chives, cream, chicken, lamb, pork, garlic, lemon, parsley, potatoes, tarragon, thyme and vinegar. Turnip greens can be blanched, sautéed or used fresh as a bitter and textural green in salads.
Geography/History
Locally grown in California at Jaime Farms, this renowned and prosperous farm has been growing outstanding produce since 1997. Producers of more than one hundred-fifty premium products, Jaime Farms has several locations in California including 7 acres at City of Industry, 25 acres in Yucca Valley, 10 acres in Santa Maria and 40 acres in Barstow. Specialty Produce adamantly promotes and enthusiastically endorses our local growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Yellow Turnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Chatelaine |
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Finnish Yellow Turnip Bake |
| Girl Heart Food |
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Brown Butter Mashed Turnip with Roasted Garlic |
| Food Network |
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Mashed Yellow Turnips with Crispy Shallots |
