Ingredients:

5 lb turnips
4 quarts oil
1 cup rock salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger root
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
1 tablespoon sugar

Procedure

Pare and cut turnips crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into quarters. Combine water, rock salt and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Put turnips into water and place a weighted plate on top to keep them submerged. Soak for 6 hours. Rinse turnips 5 times in cold water. Drain and put into jars. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over turnips. Let stand at room temperature for 2 days, then refrigerate. Makes 2 quarts.