Wash and scrape them and cut in slices, cover them with boiling water,
cook until tender, mash them through a colander, return them to the
fire, add to two large parsnips, a tablespoonful of butter, salt and
pepper to taste, and one egg beaten well. Mix thoroughly, remove from
the fire, and when cool make into small flat cakes and fry in a little
butter. Serve hot.