Kålrotstappe (Norwegian Swede Mash)
In short: Swede boiled soft with carrot and a little potato, then mashed with butter into a golden, lightly sweet side dish for salted meats and Christmas dinner. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Kålrotstappe is Norwegian swede mash, the classic partner for pinnekjøtt at Christmas and for salted and smoked meats all winter. Swede, carrot and a little potato are boiled soft and mashed with butter and hot milk, giving a golden, slightly sweet and earthy side dish. It is simple, cheap and much better than its plain looks suggest. Make it while the meat rests.
Instructions
- Put the swede, carrots and potato in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the swede is completely soft and a knife slides in without resistance.
- Drain well and leave the vegetables to steam dry in the colander for 2 minutes.
- Return them to the pot and mash with the butter and hot milk until smooth, or leave slightly chunky if you like.
- Season with the 1/2 tsp salt, white pepper and nutmeg, then serve hot.
Tips
- Let the boiled vegetables steam dry before mashing. Swede holds a lot of water, and wet mash tastes bland and loose.
- The potato makes the mash creamier and balances the swede's slight bitterness. Use more carrot for a sweeter mash.
Questions and answers
What is kålrot?
Kålrot is Norwegian for swede, known as rutabaga in the US. Stappe means mash, so kålrotstappe is simply swede mash.
Can I make kålrotstappe ahead of time?
Yes. It keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Reheat it in a pan with a splash of milk, stirring until hot.
What do you serve with kålrotstappe?
It goes with pinnekjøtt, salted or smoked meats, sausages and boiled fish, and is a regular side at the Christmas table.
How long does it take to make Kålrotstappe (Norwegian Swede Mash)?
About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Kålrotstappe (Norwegian Swede Mash)?
About 150 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
