Chestnut Loaf Recipe
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
Directions:
- # 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