In Flemish I like the word "raap" (plural: "rapen"). I'm a bit confused concerning "rutabaga" which I thought to be another vegetable. According my French dictionnary, Petit Larousse, "rutabaga" is derived from the Swedish word "rottabage", in French translated as "chou-navet", which literally means "cabbage-turnip", or "cabbage-swede". In any case in the word "rutabaga" I see a similarity with "cabbage". If all these words designate the same root vegetable, I think that "turnip" should generally do. But then, I've not been educated in an English speaking community... ;0)
turnip not rutabaga! different! r' is a HYBRID between a turnip and a wild cabbage. not "different names for same."
but each needs a good sauce and small diced or else it is gross.
I find the Chinese market my parents visit sell all kinds of vegetables you would normally not find in a western grocery store such as the Daikon, the Soursop, the Duran that has odours removed. I don’t like the obscure tastes but I assume it must be good for the body because of its unique nutrition profile.
Well in the USA what we call turnips are small, and are purple and white on the outside with white flesh. What we call rutabagas are much bigger than turnips, and they are brown or yellow on the outside and the flesh is kind of orange or yellow.
Ah, the eternal debate of what to call this root veggie! As someone who loves exploring different cuisines, I’ve come across this conundrum more than once. In my book, I tend to use "rutabaga" when I'm cooking up something a bit more American or international, because it just sounds exotic and adds a bit of flair to the dish. However, when I'm whipping up something traditionally British or Scottish, “neep” is my go-to, especially around Burns Night for that authentic touch. Truth be told, whether it’s called a swede, turnip, neep, or rutabaga, it’s all about how you cook it. Roasted, mashed, or thrown into a hearty stew, it’s a versatile veggie that deserves more love than it gets. 🥔🍴
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I've had them once before. My mom bought it since it was a replacement for potatoes. They aren't too bad honestly.
I have the feel if I shout "RUTABAGA!!!" three times a turnip demon appears. XD
English is not my native language' and this is the first time I have Heard IT has other names aside from turnip (most language' coursebooks in my country introduce this Word to students). But I would say that neep or Swede seem shorter so they might be easier to remember.
That there is a rutabaga. A turnip is white.
Rutabagas are also generally much larger than turnips. So for a quick rule of thumb, the brownish-yellowish ones are rutabagas, and the smaller white and purple ones are turnips. In terms of their flavor, rutabagas are slightly sweeter-tasting than turnips whereas turnips have a slightly more radishy flavor.
Turnips and Swedes are different roots. The best way to tell them apart is that turnips usually have creamy white flesh and Swedes drive Volvos...
Rutabagas and turnips are not the same thing. I don’t know nothing about neeps. Except when you suggested it’s from Latin, Napus, i immediately thought of the colloquial term for diapers “nappies”. And now i assume neeps smell or taste like poopy diapers.
i call it a turnip. what you might not know is that it's a great potato substitute. boil it and it tastes better than a potato but has all of the same consistencies! it's truly amazing
We had rutabagas growing up, and on Thanksgiving.
After my parents passed we decided to continue the tradition.
Years ago when you ate what you grew, it was easy to grow and stored well.
I just lost it at R-U-T-A-B-A-G-A lololol. That is a funny-sounding word to say.🤣🤣🤣
I hate turnip. I don't like peeling it because of all the wax and I don't like the taste of it. My wife and daughter like it. They have it for Thanksgiving dinner
It’s called a turnip in Canada so I just call it that.
I'm no expert, but this former British colonist (aka American) would call that a turnip.
RZODKIEW in Polish... don't try to say it...
A rose by any name, still smells like a rose.
I love turnips. sometimes I add them to beef stew.
i want to visit England just for the food.
u I’ll take Swedish food
u that's a rábano...
Turnip 🍠 I love their colour 👀😋😈😋👌🏻 mmm ☮️
That's a rutabaga
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