Bashed Neeps - England Recipe Cooking English Cuisine English Food

Bashed Neeps

Ingredients: Bashed Neeps

900g/2lb Swede
Salt and Black Pepper
75g/3oz Butter

Preparation: Bashed Neeps

1. Peel the swedes thickly, wash and cut into 2.5cm/1 inch chunks. Put into a saucepan of lightly salted cold water and bring to the boil.

2. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly. Return to the pan with two-thirds of the butter and mash well until smooth. Season to taste

3. Arrange in a warmed serving dish, top with the remaining butter and grind plenty of black pepper over. Serve immediately.