Turnip Pancakes Topped With Cod And Smoked Salmon

Name: Turnip Pancakes Topped With Cod And Smoked Salmon
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: Four servings
Ingredients: 8 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 nickel-size slices of fresh ginger, peeled and lightly smashed; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Cornmeal, for dusting; 1 small cod fillet; Olive oil spray; 1 thin slice smoked salmon, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips; 3 tablespoons minced scallions (green part only)

By Molly O'Neill

Updated Oct. 27, 2022

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Rating: 4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings

8medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4nickel-size slices of fresh ginger, peeled and lightly smashed
2teaspoons sesame oil
2teaspoons unsalted butter
¾teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cornmeal, for dusting
1small cod fillet
Olive oil spray
1thin slice smoked salmon, cut into ⅛-inch-thick strips
3tablespoons minced scallions (green part only)

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Preparation

Step 1
Place the turnips and ginger in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add the sesame oil and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the turnips are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return the turnips to the pan and set over low heat until dry, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Remove the turnips from the heat. Add the butter and mash with a hand masher until the turnips are slightly lumpy. Stir in the salt, pepper to taste and the flour. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Shape the turnip mixture into 8 3-inch-wide patties. Dust with cornmeal. Cover with a towel and refrigerate for 1 hour. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, steam the cod fillet until done, about 10 minutes. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
Step 4
Spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add as many of the pancakes as will fit without overcrowding. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a heated serving platter and keep warm until all of the pancakes are cooked. Top each cake with a piece of cod. Coil the strips of smoked salmon and set 1 atop each piece of cod. Sprinkle minced scallions over all. Serve immediately.