The turkey, a bird from Mexico, was introduced to Europe by the Spanish, who brought it, among many other novelties, after the conquest of the American continent. In France its consumption became popular among the aristocracy, forming part, around the middle of the 16th century, in various royal banquets.
In Spain, turkey consumption emerged later —the first known turkey recipe dates back to 1599, in Cozina art book by Diego Granado, chef at the court of Madrid—, taking root at the tables of the wealthy classes at Christmas towards the middle of the 19th century.
But the turkey is not only part of the Spanish Christmas recipe book, but it is also cooked in other gastronomic cultures, especially Western ones, and on other dates such as, for example, the well-known Thanksgiving day in the United States, an event that is It dates back to the decade of the twenties of the seventeenth century in the state of Massachusetts, and it was definitively implanted in 1863, when Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday.
And today, turkey meat has become a great natural option, of excellent quality and nutritional value in any of its many preparations – grilled, baked, stewed, patty … – and that gives rise to dishes as tasty as this Turkey secret curry, a recipe offered by the Spanish turkey brand Turkey Lovers.
Curried turkey secret
INGREDIENTS
- 600g Turkey Lovers secret
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon spicy curry
- 1 teaspoon mild curry
- Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of peach or mango jam
- 300 ml of cream
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
ELABORATION
Cut the turkey secret into 2 × 2 cm cubes. In a deep frying pan we put extra virgin olive oil, enough to cover the bottom, and brown the turkey cubes with a little salt and pepper. When they are, we take them out and reserve.
We chop the onion in finite brunoise, so that later it is barely appreciated in the sauce, and in the same pan we add a little more oil if necessary and put the onion to poach over medium heat for about 15 or 20 minutes or until we see which is soft, transparent and with a golden hue.
Add the spicy curry, the mild curry, the orange juice, the jam and the cream, mix everything well, add the turkey secret tacos and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes all together.
We serve, accompanying with a garnish to taste: salad, rice, pasta …
Curried turkey secret
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