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Ashlander ochre mash

If you're feeling bored of mashed potatoes with your dinner, why not try this delicious vegetable mash that looks great and tastes even better! This versatile side dish, which is a traditional staple for Morrowind's Ashlanders, goes great with gravy, meats, and vegetable curries. This is also a great way to get rid of those wonky vegetables you've been hoarding- just be sure to chop them into generous chunks so they boil evenly!

You will need:

3 large carrots, peeled and chopped

4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/6ths

2 rutabagas (swedes), peeled and chopped

250g kohlrabi (about one medium-sized), peeled and chopped

100g butter

250ml cream

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

Put the vegetables into a large pot and add enough well-salted water to submerge them, at least 3cm/ 1/2 an inch.

Bring to a boil on medium heat. Once it's been bubbling for a couple of minutes, turn the stove down to low heat and pop a lid on the pot. Continue boiling for at least 25 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.

When your veggies are ready, drain them and either use a manual masher or food processor to mash them to a smooth, even consistency. Add the spices, salt and pepper, milk, and butter, and mix until totally incorporated.

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