Singing Swede / Turnip

[kylesmum]

Put one swede/turnip in microwave.
Don't peel, prick, prod, wash...just as you find it.
Cook on high for 15 mins initially, depending on size, give it a squeeze to check if it's cooked.....it makes a whistling noise when cooking hence the title :)
Once pinged...cut the top off and scoop out the perfectly cooked swede/turnip.
No more slashing yourself with knives peeling and chopping !

I have to say I did this with some trepidation but hey it worked a treat...i'm impressed ...clearly easily pleased ;) !

[Giggsie]

I tried this tip today absolutely brilliant. Never again will I peel and chop a turnip I thought even tasted better. Best cooking tip I have had for a long time thank you.

[kylesmum]

Great giggsie ! It's brilliant isn't it ? Can't believe we've only just discovered we can do this with absolutely no fuss ! Oh and I agree 100%...tastes far better ! Best tip i've had for ages !

[Maydup]

My swede is in the microwave right now - first time for me using this method. Thanks again for the tip, I'm very exited!

[kylesmum]

How did it go Maydup ? Was it a result?
Will you never take your life in your hands again to peel and chop a turnip ? :)

[Maydup]

It was lovely KM. Being a whopper it took a bit of time (about 18 minutes in the end) and was very hot to handle, but it was delish. Really flavoursome. Next time I will try a slightly smaller one and hope to hear it sing!

[gness]

Tried this yesterday.....flipping brilliant!!!!! So much better than boiling...x

[pixie373]

Thought this thread was going to be about Abba

[DTCwordfan]

You can cut, you can knive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the Singing Neep

Monday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the kitchen to go
Where they make the right food, getting in the swede
You come in to look for peel indeed
Anybody could be that cooking guy
Night is young and the micro's on high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a neep
No way you are a sheep

You are the Singing Neep, young and sweet, sized seventeen
Singing Neep, feel the beat from the french beans
You can roast, you can steam, feeding the time of your life
See that cook, watch that scene, diggin' the Singing Neep

You're a teaser, you turn the micro on
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a Neep
No way you are a sheep

You are the Singing Neep, young and sweet, sized seventeen
Singing Neep, feel the beat from the french beans
You can roast, you can steam, feeding the time of your life
See that cook, watch that scene, diggin' the Singing Neep

[pixie373]

Lol. Thanks dt :-) xx

[Maydup]

Lol excellent DTC!

[Calibax]

Brilliant kylesmum! Thanks for the tip. I tried this today and got some of the best chappit neeps I've ever had. No peeling and chopping too!

[Old_Geezer]

I should warn folk, I have just tried this, and as suspected, it does explode. I thought I'd heard a bang about 5 minutes in, but on looking through the door/window all seemed well. But after 15 minutes I opened the door to find a mess in the corner that I needed to clean up. Not a massive amount, the swede was still whole, but some had obviously managed it.

[kylesmum]

Maydup...excellent !
gness....so glad we had a result !! What a difference eh? x
DTC....you can sing ♫ !! Loved it :)
Calibax...what a difference it makes !!
O_G That's a pity, hope it hasn't out you off:( Least you tried it !Mine did erupt a bit cos of the steam....a bit of brown gunge but it was harmless and to be honest even with that we thought it was a result. We've done it since...loving it , yummy !!When I was thinking explosion I wasn't thinking Michael Caine ;)