The White Turnips Trentino Style are a typical Trentino side dish or appetizer that its inhabitants are proud of.
A light side dish even with bacon as a pairing.
A delicacy rooted in the local culinary culture, White Turnips Trentino Style can be served as an appetizer.
The tablespoon of sugar added with the turnips gives this dish that sweet touch which contrasts with the bacon and the slightly pungent flavor of the white turnips.
This is a dish to make in a very short time, if you use medium-small white turnips, they will be cooked and ready to serve in less than 15 minutes.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for White Turnips Trentino Style
- 1.5 lbs turnips (white)
- 5.3 oz smoked bacon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste black pepper
Preparation of White Turnips Trentino Style
To prepare the Turnips Trentino Style, first wash the turnips and cut off the green tops if present.
Peel them gently with a potato peeler, white turnips are very tender so slice them thinly.
In a high-edged pan, sauté the bacon with the extra virgin oil until it starts to become golden.
Add the sliced turnips and sugar, mix well to dissolve it and let the turnips turn golden for a few minutes.
After a few minutes, add 1/4 cup of water, salt, and pepper, and cook the turnips with the lid slightly open over low heat.
After 10 minutes, check by piercing the slices of turnips with a fork, if it penetrates easily, remove the lid and let the cooking liquid evaporate.
The Turnips Trentino Style are ready to be served.
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How to store Turnips Trentino Style
You can store them in the refrigerator well sealed in an airtight container for 2 days.
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