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Stielmus
Turnip greens mash
Stielmus (Rübstiel): Rhineland turnip-greens mash with potatoes and butter
Stielmus, also called Rübstiel, is the young stalks and leaves of turnips, sold in bunches at markets in Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Münsterland only in spring and early autumn. Rhinelanders chop them and cook them with potatoes, then mash everything together with butter and nutmeg into a green, slightly peppery mash. It is traditionally eaten with bacon or sausage, but works as a vegetarian main with a fried egg. A common mistake is chopping the stalks too coarsely, which leaves stringy pieces. Chef's tip: if you cannot find Stielmus, a mix of turnip tops and chard gives a similar mild bitterness.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the mash
- 2 ¼ lb starchy potatoespeeled and quartered
- 1 ⅛ lb Stielmus (turnip greens with stalks)washed and finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¾ oz butter
- ½ cup milkwarm
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp black pepper
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Put 2 ¼ lb starchy potatoes in a wide pot with 1 ¼ cups water and 1 tsp salt, bring to the boil and cover.
5 minStep 2: After 10 minutes lay the chopped 1 ⅛ lb Stielmus (turnip greens with stalks) on top, cover again and steam for 12–15 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the greens tender.
15 minStep 3: Pour off any remaining water. Add 1 ¾ oz butter and ½ cup milk and mash roughly so pieces of green stay visible. Season with 1 pinch ground nutmeg and ¼ tsp black pepper and serve hot.
5 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does stielmus take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of starchy potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
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