Turkey meat, which is consumed in many parts of the world, contains less fat and cholesterol than other meat dishes. This food, which is usually included in New Year's tables in our country, contains high levels of protein. In addition to reducing the risk of bone diseases, it is also known for protecting heart health. Turkey meat, which strengthens the immune system, facilitates digestion and relaxes the stomach. To make a healthy start to the new year, we can move on to the New Year's turkey recipe with stuffing rice and chestnuts.
You can find other recipes with rich nutritional values and prepared with turkey meat in the turkey dishes section. Don't forget to add the detailed recipe for stuffing pilaf to your notes.
Materials
- 1 turkey (5 kg)
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of butter
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Half a tea glass of honey
- 3 tablespoons of pepper paste
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 8 cloves of garlic
For the inner pilaf
- 500 g rice
- 2 onions
- 60 g lamb liver
- 10 g bell pistachio
- 120 g butter
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- Salt
- Black Pepper
How to Make
- Boil the turkey in a large pot with plenty of water, chopped onion, carrot, celery and bay leaf for 2 hours.
- Put the turkey on a large plate and reserve the water. Mix the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
- Spread the sauce all over and inside the boiled turkey. Place the garlic cloves and a piece of butter inside the skin of the turkey.
- For the pilaf, soak the rice in warm water for 30 minutes and wash it. Add the dice-sized chopped liver into the pot. Add the bell pistachios.
- After roasting for 1-2 minutes, add the chopped onions. When the color of the onion starts to change, add the rice. After roasting for another 7-8 minutes, add the spices.
- Add turkey broth and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse. Add the chestnuts you cooked in the oven and stuff them into the turkey. Bake in a preheated 190 degree oven for 3 hours covered. After removing from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
- You can serve the turkey with chestnuts and rice with potato meatballs and carrot appetizer. Enjoy your meal in advance.
What are the Tips for Christmas Turkey with Stuffed Rice and Chestnuts?
- Make sure that the turkey you will use in the recipe is 5 kilos on average and that it is cleaned when you buy it.
- Before boiling the turkey, tie the thighs with a string. So you can cook it without falling apart.
- You can marinate the outside of the turkey in tomato sauce before putting it in the oven.
- You can increase the flavor by using currants, parsley and walnuts in the pilaf.
- You can also use turkey or chicken liver instead of lamb for the pilaf.
How Many Calories is 1 Portion of Christmas Turkey with Stuffed Rice and Chestnuts?
One portion of turkey with rice is approximately 140 calories. You can add this recipe, which contains plenty of iron, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, to diet lists.
