Hellgate CSA Blog - Astoria, NY

Thanks to CSA member Laura M. for this recipe:

Rutabaga Fries

1 rutabaga
toasted sesame oil
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder

Preheat oven to 400f.

Peel and slice rutabaga into french fry strips of the size you prefer. You can use a mandoline if you’ve got one. Steam for 20 minutes; remove and dry on paper towel.

In a bowl, mix up a 1:4 mixture of toasted sesame oil and olive oil - start with 1 Tbsp of sesame oil to 4 Tbsp olive oil, and add the 5 spice powder. Mix. Toss rutabaga strips in oil and spread in single layer on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.

Bake for 20 minutes, turn strips after 20 minutes and salt other side. Bake for another 20 minutes until starting to brown - but check after 10 minutes or so. Spread briefly on paper towels to let crisp up slightly.

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