LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2024

ROOTING FOR VEGETABLES

For this recipe, look for turnips around the size of a clem entine. If you can only find large ones, forgo the wedges and cut them into

1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks instead.

Okonomiyaki-Style Turnips Okonomiyaki is a savoury Japa nese pancake heavily adorned with toppings. Here, we’ve given roasted turnips the same treat ment, dressing them up with Kewpie mayonnaise, bonito flakes (aka katsuobushi) and okonomi sauce, all of which can be found at Japanese grocers and most Asian supermarkets. 2 tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp (15 mL) fancy molasses TURNIPS 2 lbs (905 g) small turnips, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) wedges 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil Fine sea salt to taste 1/4 cup (60 mL) panko bread crumbs Japanese mayonnaise, such as Kewpie, for serving 2 green onions, thinly sliced on bias 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded toasted nori, lightly packed 1 cup (250 mL) bonito flakes, lightly packed OKONOMI SAUCE 2 tbsp (30 mL) ketchup

a zigzag pattern. Repeat with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with green onions, nori and bonito flakes. Serve immediately.

until deep golden-brown, about 30 minutes total.

1. For the okonomi sauce, stir all ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for serving. (Alternatively, you could use a store-bought brand such as Otafuku.)

4. Meanwhile, heat panko in a medium frying pan over medium. Cook, stirring often, until light golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside. 5. When turnips are done, transfer to a large platter. Sprinkle panko over then gently toss to coat. Generously drizzle with okonomi sauce in

Serves 4

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2. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

3. Toss turnips with oil and salt on prepared baking sheet. Arrange, cut sides down. Roast on middle rack, flipping after 20 minutes,

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