¿Qué es Rutabaga?
A root vegetable, a cross between a turnip and cabbage, with a slightly sweet, earthy, and peppery flavor and a yellow flesh.
"An underappreciated winter staple, offering a unique flavor profile and hearty texture to stews and roasts."
Technical Metrics
Common Cooking Method
Often mashed, roasted, or added to stews.
Storage Life
Store in a cool, dark place for several weeks or up to 2 months.
Vitamin C Content
Excellent source of Vitamin C.
El Secreto del Chef
To reduce rutabaga's slight bitterness, boil it with a potato or apple slice, then remove before mashing or further cooking.
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Rutabaga
Choose firm, heavy rutabagas with smooth skin, free from soft spots or blemishes.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Rutabaga?
- Beef
- pork
- lamb
- butter
- thyme
- sage
- carrots
- potatoes
- apples
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Rutabaga?
Earthy, sweet, slightly bitter, peppery, cabbage-like
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Rutabaga?
Choose firm, heavy rutabagas with smooth skin, free from soft spots or blemishes.
