Turnips/Rutabaga Simmered in Date Syrup (Maye' Al-Shalgham)

• 1 lb small turnip (by small I mean not the huge rutabagas, they are also called swedes in some European countries)
• 4 tablespoons date molasses, I like to add more to taste (also called date syrup or dibis tamar in Arabic, found in Middle Eastern stores)
• sea salt, to taste
• water, to cover

1. Peel turnips and cut into thick wedges and then slice into each wedge sideways but not all the way through.
2. (I say sideways yet you may not understand what I mean by that but I don't know the word for it!?
3. Not vertical, not horizontal) This will be to let the date syrup soak in better.
4. Put them all in a medium pot, add date syrup and cover slightly with cold water.
5. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes depending on turnips age.
6. Serve warm, sprinkled with a dash of sea salt if wished.
7. If not eating right away see note in introduction.
8. Enjoy!

i, molasses, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turnips-rutabaga-simmered-in-date-syrup-maye-al-shalgham-442920 (may not work)