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Alternative Christmas Dinner 1 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 07 July 2004 |
Chestnut Loaf
Ingredients:
10 oz. (275g) tin chestnut puree
1 lb. (450g) potatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small turnip
4 oz. (125g) fresh breadcrumbs
1 tsp. dried sage
1 egg
1 tsp. dried basil
salt and black pepper
olive oil
Cooking Instructions:
- Boil and mash the potatoes, boil and mash the turnip and lightly fry the onion
- Pre-heat the oven to 345F, Gas Mark 4, 180C
- Mix together the potato, onion, turnip, chestnut puree, breadcrumbs and herbs
- Season to taste
- Lightly beat the egg and blend it into the mixture to bind it together
- Oil a 1 lb. (450g) loaf tin with olive oil and spoon in the mixture, spreading it evenly
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for one to one and a half hours or until firm
- Turn out on to a heated serving dish and serve hot in thick slices with your selection of festive accompaniments
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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 October 2005 )
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