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  1. Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts – Thanksgiving Recipe

    November 27, 2014 by Varga László

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     Ingredients (8 persons):

    • 1 turkey (4-5 kg)Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 07
    • 1 kg quinceQuince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 04
    • 1 kg purple/black grapesQuince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 09
    • 4 bay leaves
    • a few mild chili peppersQuince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 15
    • 1 kg Brussels sprouts
    • 100 g butter
    • 100 g fresh hazelnut kernels
    • 1-2 tablespoons crushed sage
    • salt an pepper to taste

    Preparation method:

    2. bWash the quinces and cut them in halves.
    3. Place the halved quinces in the oven and bake them atQuince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 05 200 C for about 1 hour until very fragrant and soft, melting.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 06
    4. Salt and pepper the turkey inside and outside.
    5. Stuff the turkey’s cavity with the grapes and bay leaves.
    6. Get the quinces out of the oven, skin them and core them.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 08
    7. Cook separately over medium low temperature in 2 pots with some water – in one the cores and skins and in the other the soft – melted flesh, for 1 hour.
    8. Meanwhile place the turkey in an ovenproof dish.
    9. Stuff the turkey’s cavity with the grapes and bay leaves. Sprinkle some sage over the turkey and put into preheated oven at 180 C.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 10
    10. Sieve the liquid from the pot with the seeds ans skins, forming a jelly-like thicker liquid.
    11. Every 20-30 minutes glaze the turkey with the quince jelly. Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 11Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 14
    12. Roast the turkey for about 4-5 hours, depending on the weight, until the meat is done.
    13. Puree the melting flesh of the quince and caramelize it a bit, over medium heat, in a large frying pan, stirring constantly.
    14. Slice thinly the chili peppers.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 16
    15. Add the sliced chili peppers to the caramelizing quince pan, stir-frying for another few minutes.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 18
    16. Wash and clean the Brussels sprouts.
    17. Slice thinly the hazelnuts.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 19
    18. In a wok melt the butter over medium heat, add the Brussels sprouts and hazelnut, 1/4 cup of water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and fry for about 5 minutes until the sprouts are dark-wild green.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 20
    19. Take of the lid and stir fry for another few minutes until the water evaporates.
    20. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it cool for about 20 minutes before carving.Quince Glazed Turkey with Brussels Sprouts - Thanksgiving Recipe 21
    21. Serve the turkey accompanied by the Brussels sprouts in a leaf of savoy cabbage as a cup and some quince-chili gravy.

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  2. Thai Persimmon Turkey with Steamed Buttery Broccoli Recipe

    January 24, 2013 by Varga László

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    Ingredients (4 servings):

    • 500 g deboned turkey leg
    • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
    • garlic
    • 1/2 lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
    • soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 persimmons
    • 1 small green chili pepper
    • 1 tablespoon lemongrass
    • 500 g button mushrooms
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 3 green onions
    • 1 red capia pepper
    • 1 large broccoli
    • 75 g butter
    • salt to taste

     

    Preparation method:

      1. Dice the turkey into 2 cm cubes.aIMG_6513
      2. Place the turkey into a bowl together with the marinade components: garlic, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, hot chili paste and brown sugar.aIMG_6518
      3. Mix them well together and leave marinating for 1-2 hours.
      4. Slice the green chili pepper and dice the capia pepper.
      5. Cut the mushrooms into quarters.
      6. Chop the green onions.
      7. Slice the persimmon then cut each slice in two. Reserve a few slices for garnishing.aIMG_6536
      8. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat and the meat, green chili pepper and lemongrass for 4-5 minutes.aIMG_6525
      9. Add the quartered mushrooms, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.aIMG_6530
      10. Add the green onions, dices capia pepper and persimmon, stir fry for another 3-4 minutes.aIMG_6532
      11. Add the coconut milk and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens.aIMG_6538
      12. Wash well the broccoli and cut off its florets.aIMG_6534
      13. In a frying pan melt the butter, add the broccoli and about 1/4 cup water. Season with salt.
      14. Cover the pan with a lid and steam the broccoli this way, stirring a few time the pan, for about 5 minutes until their color turns wild green and they become just crisp. Beware not to overcook it because it looses texture and becomes mushy.
      15. Serve the turkey dish with some steamed buttery broccoli and garnish with some fresh persimmon slices.aIMG_6546aIMG_6553

     

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