clapshot

Name: CLAPSHOT
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 pound(s) turnips, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 tablespoon(s) beef drippings, butter or margarine; 1 small onion, chopped; - salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) snipped fresh chives; - a knob of butter or margarine; 1 sprig(s) parsley to garnish

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Jan 29, 2014

This dish usually accompanies stews and other meat dishes and originated in the Orkneys. It is often served at a Burns Night supper. Recipe: Traditional Scottish Cookery Photo: eatanddrink.co.uk

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prep time 25 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons beef drippings, butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- a knob of butter or margarine
1 sprig parsley to garnish

How To Make clapshot

Step 1

In a large pot, boil the potatoes and turnips about 15 minutes or until tender; drain and return to the pot. Stir over a low heat until dry. Mash the vegetables together.

Step 2

Melt the drippings, butter or margarine in a skillet and saute the chopped onion for about 3 minutes until soft but not browned.
Step 3

Stir the onion into the vegetables and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives. Stir in a knob of butter or margarine and garnish with parsley.
Step 4

Serve as a side dish with any meat or fish.
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