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Swede

Brassica napobrassica Allergen-Free
Swede

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Brassicaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Northern European
  • Seasonality Autumn, Winter
  • Source Swede plant root

¿Qué es Swede?

A root vegetable, also known as rutabaga, with a yellowish-orange flesh, a slightly sweet and earthy flavor, and firm texture.

¿A qué sabe Swede?

Swede tiene un sabor earthy, slightly sweet, mildly peppery con aromas rooty, mildly sulfurous (when cooked).

Taste
Earthy, Slightly sweet, Mildly peppery
Texture
Firm, Dense, Waxy, Smooth (when mashed)
Aroma
Rooty, Mildly sulfurous (when cooked)
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 80g (1/2 cup chopped)
Calories37 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.1 g
Total Carbohydrate8.6 g
Dietary Fiber2.3 g
Total Sugars5.7 g
Calcium43 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Potassium234 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Roasting swede caramelizes its sugars, intensifying its sweetness and creating a delicious depth of flavor often superior to boiling.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Swede

El mejor sustituto para Swede es Turnip, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar root vegetable, slightly more peppery and less sweet. Good for mashes and stews.

Sustitutos para Swede con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Turnip Mejor 1:1 Similar root vegetable, slightly more peppery and less sweet. Good for mashes and stews.
Potato 1:1 Excellent for mashed dishes and stews for texture, but lacks the distinct earthy-sweet flavor, higher carb.
Parsnip 1:1 Sweeter and more aromatic root vegetable. Good for roasting and purees.
Celeriac 1:1 Earthy, nutty flavor with a firm texture, suitable for roasting or mashing, lower carb than potato.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Swede

  1. Choose firm, heavy swedes with smooth skin, free from blemishes or soft spots.
  2. Smaller ones tend to be sweeter.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Swede?

  • Roast meats
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • herbs (thyme
  • rosemary)
  • apples
  • bacon
  • mustard.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Swede?

Earthy, Slightly sweet, Mildly peppery Rooty, Mildly sulfurous (when cooked)

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Swede?

El mejor sustituto es Turnip (1:1). Similar root vegetable, slightly more peppery and less sweet. Good for mashes and stews.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Swede?

Choose firm, heavy swedes with smooth skin, free from blemishes or soft spots. Smaller ones tend to be sweeter.

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