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Clapshot II

Clapshot II is a traditional Scottish recipe for a classic accompaniment of mashed potatoes, neeps (swedes) and carrots creamed with butter and double cream or buttermilk. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Clapshot II.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

55 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesVegetable RecipesMilk RecipesScottish Recipes



There are so many variants of this dish, but this is one of the more versatile and popular and it can be served with just about any meat you wish.

Ingredients:

460g potatoes, peeled and cubed
340g turnips (swedes), peeled and cubed
120g carrots, peeled and cubed
30g butter
45ml double cream or buttermilk

Method:

Add the vegetables to a large pan, fill with enough water to cover the vegetables (add a little salt) then bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce to a brisk simmer and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender (about 25 minutes). Drain in a colander, return the vegetables to the pan and mash until smooth.

Stir-in the butter and cream (or buttermilk), adjust the seasonings and serve.