Mashed Swede
Swede boiled until tender, then mashed with butter and plenty of black pepper. Serves 4.
TOTAL TIME
49 min
ACTIVE TIME
21 min
QUANTITY
2 pieces · ~2.85 l
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Ingredients0/5
Tools0/9
Ingredients0/5 gathered · 4 servings
800g
2,000ml
1tsp
40g
0.5tsp| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 800g | — | — | |
| 2 | | 2,000ml | — | — | |
| 3 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 40g | — | — | |
| 5 | | 0.5tsp | — | — |
Tools9 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure14 steps
1 of 14
Lay the swede on the chopping board.
Swede · 800 g
⏱ 10s
ResultSwede5 of 14
Cover with 2 litres of cold water.
Water · 2,000 ml
⏱ 15s
ResultSwede in water6 of 14
Add the salt.
Salt · 1 tsp⏱ 5s
ResultSwede in salted water7 of 14
Bring to the boil.
⏱ 10 min
ResultBoiling swede8 of 14
Simmer for about 20 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
⏱ 20 min
ResultTender swede10 of 14
Leave to steam-dry for 3 minutes.
⏱ 3 min
ResultSteam-dried swede11 of 14
Tip the steam-dried swede back into the empty pan.
⏱ 10s
ResultSteam-dried swede12 of 14
Add the butter.
Unsalted butter · 40 g⏱ 5s
ResultSwede with butter13 of 14
Mash until fairly smooth, leaving a little texture.
⏱ 2 min
ResultMashed swede14 of 14
Add plenty of pepper, beat with the wooden spoon, then taste and add a pinch more salt if it needs it.
Ground black pepper · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 20s
ResultPeppery mashed swedeTotal Time49 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 800 g | | Lay the swede on the chopping board.⏱ 10sResultSwede |
| 2 | Swedestep 1 |  | Peel the swede⏱ 4 minResultPeeled swede |
| 3 | Peeled swedestep 2 | | Cut it into 2 cm cubes.⏱ 3 minResultSwede chunks |
| 4 | Swede chunksstep 3 | | Put the swede in the large saucepan.⏱ 15sResultSwede chunks |
| 5 | 2,000 ml | | Cover with 2 litres of cold water.⏱ 15sResultSwede in water |
| 6 | 1 tsp | | Add the salt.⏱ 5sResultSwede in salted water |
| 7 | — | | Bring to the boil.⏱ 10 minResultBoiling swede |
| 8 | — | | Simmer for about 20 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.⏱ 20 minResultTender swede |
| 9 | Tender swedestep 8 | | Drain in the colander.⏱ 20sResultDrained swede |
| 10 | — | | Leave to steam-dry for 3 minutes.⏱ 3 minResultSteam-dried swede |
| 11 | Steam-dried swedestep 10 | | Tip the steam-dried swede back into the empty pan.⏱ 10sResultSteam-dried swede |
| 12 | 40 g | | Add the butter.⏱ 5sResultSwede with butter |
| 13 | — | | Mash until fairly smooth, leaving a little texture.⏱ 2 minResultMashed swede |
| 14 | 0.5 tsp | | Add plenty of pepper, beat with the wooden spoon, then taste and add a pinch more salt if it needs it.⏱ 20sResultPeppery mashed swede |
| Total Time | 49 min | ||
Serving
- Spoon into a warm serving bowl and serve hot.
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 145kcal | |
| 3g | |
| 9g | |
| 5g | |
| 16g | |
| 9g | |
| 5g | |
| 191mg |
Ingredients0/5
Tools0/9
Recipe
Mashed Swede
Swede boiled until tender, then mashed with butter and plenty of black pepper. Serves 4.
What you’ll doYou will boil cubes of swede until tender, drain and steam-dry them, then mash them with butter and plenty of black pepper.
Serves4
Total49 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Swede800 g
- Water2,000 ml
- Salt1 tsp
- Unsalted butter40 g
- Ground black pepper0.5 tsp
Tools
SpoonLarge saucepanChef's knifePotato masherWooden spoonColanderPeelerServing bowlChopping board
Method
1
Lay the swede on the chopping board.
10sChopping boardSwede · 800 g
2
Peel the swede
4 minChopping board, PeelerSwede · step 1
3
Cut it into 2 cm cubes.
3 minChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled swede · step 2
4
Put the swede in the large saucepan.
15sLarge saucepanSwede chunks · step 3
5
Cover with 2 litres of cold water.
15sLarge saucepanWater · 2,000 ml
6
Add the salt.
5sLarge saucepanSalt · 1 tsp
7
Bring to the boil.
10 minLarge saucepan
8
Simmer for about 20 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
20 minLarge saucepan, Chefs knife
9
Drain in the colander.
20sColanderTender swede · step 8
10
Leave to steam-dry for 3 minutes.
3 minColander
11
Tip the steam-dried swede back into the empty pan.
10sLarge saucepanSteam-dried swede · step 10
12
Add the butter.
5sLarge saucepanUnsalted butter · 40 g
13
Mash until fairly smooth, leaving a little texture.
2 minLarge saucepan, Potato masher
14
Add plenty of pepper, beat with the wooden spoon, then taste and add a pinch more salt if it needs it.
20sLarge saucepan, Wooden spoonGround black pepper · 0.5 tsp
15
Spoon into a warm serving bowl and serve hot.
Result · Mashed Swede
30sServing bowl, SpoonPeppery mashed swede · step 14
Printed 17 October 2026