'Bashed neeps' (Mashed swede)

Ingredients

500g/1lb 2oz yellow turnips (swede), trimmed and peeled
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp freshly grated ginger or pinch ground ginger
salt and freshly ground white pepper
handful fresh chives, chopped, to serve

Method

1. Place the swede into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and cook until tender.
2. Drain the swede and return to the pan. Place over a very low heat for a few minutes, stirring, to remove the excess moisture.
3. Add the butter and ginger to the pan and stir well. Cook for a few minutes, then mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground white pepper.
4. To serve, place onto serving plates and sprinkle over the chives.