Neep Brose

• turnips
• oatmeal
• butter
• salt
• pepper
• a marrow bone
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Wash and pare six Swedish turnips and cut into small dice. Place in a pot with the marrow bone, add water to cover and a little salt. Bring to the boil and cook gently until the turnips are soft and richly yellow. Put three tablespoonfuls of oatmeal into a bowl. Add a walnut of butter and a little salt and pepper. Strain the turnip bree (stock) into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour