Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals). The second in the series to master winter daikon radish and turnip features Senmaizuke, literally “pickled ...

Turn a bunch of turnips into browned wedges, buttery mash, glazed sides, smooth soup, or a golden gratin with practical tips for preparation and texture.

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Pink pickled turnips are a fixture of Middle Eastern cuisine, and it’s hard to find a restaurant shawarma plate without them. Their rose-like magenta ...