Turkey meat consumed in many parts of the world contains less fat and cholesterol than other meat dishes. This food, which is usually included in the New Year's Eve tables in our country, contains a high amount of protein. It is known for reducing the risk of bone diseases as well as protecting heart health. Turkey meat, which strengthens the immune system, facilitates digestion and provides relief to the stomach. To make a healthy start to the new year, we can move on to the New Year's turkey recipe with stuffed rice and chestnuts.
You can find other recipes prepared with turkey meat, which are presented with rich nutritional values, from turkey dishes. Don't forget to include the recipe for stuffed rice with its detailed explanation in your notes.
Materials
- 1 turkey (5 kg)
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cloves of garlic
- 2 spoonful butter
For sauce
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Half a teaspoon of honey
- 3 tablespoons of chili paste
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 8 cloves of garlic
For the inside pilaf
- 500 g rice
- 2 onions
- 60 g lamb liver
- 10 g peanuts
- 120 g butter
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- Salt
- Black pepper
How To
- Boil the turkey in a large pot with plenty of water, chopped onions, carrots, celery and bay leaves for 2 hours without falling apart.
- Take the turkey on a large plate and separate the juice. Mix the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
- Spread the sauce on and inside the boiled turkey so that it covers all parts. Place the garlic and a piece of butter inside the skin of the turkey.
- For the inside pilaf, soak the rice in warm water for 30 minutes and wash it. Add the diced livers to the pot. Add the pine nuts.
- After frying for 1-2 minutes, add the chopped onions. When the color of the onion starts to change, add the rice. After frying for 7-8 minutes, add the spices.
- Add the turkey broth and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Turn off the stove and let it brew. Add the chestnuts you cooked in the oven and fill the turkey. Bake for 3 hours, covered, in a preheated 190 degree oven. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes after taking it out of the oven.
- You can serve turkey with rice and chestnuts with potato patties and carrot appetizer. Have fun right now.
What are the Tips for a Christmas Turkey with Stuffed Rice and Chestnut?
- Make sure that the turkey you will use in the recipe is about 5 kilos and is cleaned when buying.
- Before boiling the turkey, tie the thighs with the help of string. So you can cook without falling apart.
- You can marinate the outside of the turkey with the tomato paste sauce before putting it in the oven.
- You can increase the flavor of the stuffed rice by using currants, parsley and walnuts.
- Instead of lamb, you can also use turkey or chicken liver in the stuffed rice.
How Many Calories Are in 1 Portion of Christmas Turkey with Stuffed Rice and Chestnuts?
One serving of stuffed turkey with rice is about 140 calories. You can add this recipe, which contains plenty of iron, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, to diet lists.
