Kumara and thyme gratin

ingredients

• Kumara and thyme gratin

  • 1 kilogram kumara, peeled and chopped
  • 30 gram butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • zest of 1 orange
  • freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt

• Topping

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup grated gruyère
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped
  • 20 gram butter, chopped

method

• • 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 24 x 16 x 7cm deep oven-proof dish.

  • 2

    Cook kumara for 15 minutes in a large saucepan until tender. Drain and return to pan, add butter, milk and egg, then mash.

  • 3

    Add thyme, parmesan and orange zest. Mix well and season. Spoon into the prepared dish.

  • 4

    Combine all the topping ingredients in a bowl, then sprinkle on top of the mash.

  • 5

    Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. Serve.