Main CourseDinner

Tassot de Dinde

Name: Tassot de Dinde
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 900 g turkey thigh cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 buc. lime juiced; 1 buc. orange juiced; 4 cățel garlic minced; 0,5 buc. scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat; 1 lingură fresh thyme chopped; 2 buc. green onion chopped; 1 linguriță salt; 0,5 linguriță black pepper; 2 cană water; 2 cană vegetable oil

This Haitian-inspired tassot de dinde features tender turkey pieces marinated in citrus and spices, then fried until golden and flavorful. It's a satisfying main course that offers a taste of Caribbean cuisine.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 3 ore 10 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie

Fără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

900 gturkey thigh, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 canăwater
2 canăvegetable oil

marinade

2 buc.lime, juiced
1 buc.orange, juiced
4 cățelgarlic, minced
0,5 buc.scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
1 lingurăfresh thyme, chopped
2 buc.green onion, chopped
1 lingurițăsalt
0,5 lingurițăblack pepper

Ustensile

paper towels · large heavy-bottomed pan · slotted spoon · tongs · large bowl · large pot

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Place the turkey pieces in a large bowl.
Aproximativ 1 min.
2
Add the lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, chopped fresh thyme, chopped green onion, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the turkey.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Wear gloves when handling scotch bonnet peppers to avoid skin irritation.
3
Mix well to ensure all turkey pieces are coated with the marinade.
Aproximativ 2 min.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Aproximativ 2 ore
5
Transfer the marinated turkey and all the marinade liquid to a large pot.
Aproximativ 1 min.
6
Add the water to the pot.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the turkey is tender.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: The turkey should be cooked through but not falling apart.
8
Remove the turkey pieces from the pot with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a plate.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Discard the cooking liquid or save it for another use, like a broth base.
9
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a piece of turkey is added, around 350°F (175°C).
10
Carefully add the cooked turkey pieces to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Overcrowding will lower the oil temperature and result in steamed, rather than crispy, turkey.
11
Fry the turkey for about 5-7 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Aproximativ 7 min.
Nota bucătarului: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring even browning.
12
Remove the fried turkey pieces with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Aproximativ 1 min.
13
Serve hot, traditionally with fried plantains or rice and beans.

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Păstrare

Store leftover tassot de dinde in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat in a pan over medium heat or in the oven until warmed through and crispy.