Turnip Root Mousaka

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Turnip Root Mousaka  (Şalgam Musakka)

Preparation

Remove tops of turnips. Pare and cut into 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick slices. Layer in a shallow pan. Set aside. Brown ground meat and finely chopped onions in margarine for 8-10 minutes or until meat is crumbly; drain. Add tomato paste and water; stir. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour over turnips and spread. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until turnips are tender. Remove form heat. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Regional Characteristics:

It is a mountainous area dish prepared usually in the winter months, and served for lunch or suppper as a main dish with pilaf and hoşaf. In some areas, amount of meat is decreased and bulgur is added.