The fashion for a healthy lifestyle is undoubtedly a mattergood, the main thing is not to take the idea to the point of absurdity. Any sane nutritionist will say that a balanced diet should include proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Only then will the body function normally. We get protein from meat and fish dishes. True, there is such a thing as vegetable protein, but it is in no way animal protein. And if you are somehow confused by pork or beef, then you should definitely not refuse such a delicacy as turkey meat. Today we will tell you how to deliciously cook a turkey whole and in parts, but first we will share information about the taste and useful qualities of this meat. Fighters for a healthy lifestyle often completely refuse meat, since it contains harmful fats and no less harmful cholesterol. If this is the only reason why you do not eat meat, then the matter can be fixed: eat turkey. According to scientists, this is the lowest-calorie, but very nutritious meat. It has very little cholesterol, but a lot of potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and other useful and necessary microelements for the body. And also a lot of vitamins and amino acids. This meat should definitely be included in the diet of everyone who wants to look good and young. Thus, the famous American nutritionist Stephen Pratt wrote in one of his books that turkey meat should be consumed several times a week for a good appearance and normal condition of the body as a whole. He made his conclusions based on 20 years of studying the beneficial properties of food products. We all want to look good, so let's think about what to cook from turkey meat without any special tricks, but at the same time very tasty. Before moving directly to the recipes, it is worth saying a few more words about the features of the meat of this bird. It is divided into white and red (white is the brisket, a very tender, absolutely lean part of the carcass, and red is the thighs, drumsticks, wings). To begin with, a few dishes from the brisket.
Turkey meat rolls
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of breast fillet,
- 100 flour or breadcrumbs,
- 1 egg,
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg - to taste
- vegetable oil for frying.
Method of preparation:The meat must be washed, dried, cut into portions and seasoned with salt and spices. Roll each piece in flour (breadcrumbs), dip in beaten egg and fry in well-heated vegetable oil (odorless). Fry for 2 minutes on each side. After that, let the meat "rest" for about 10 minutes. Serve with rice, potatoes, stewed vegetables, etc. It all depends on your preferences. If desired, the meat can be lightly beaten, but it is better not to do this. It is so tender that it simply does not need any additional processing. For those who watch their weight, you can cook cutlets without breading.
Delicate cutlets from turkey
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of breast fillet,
- 2 tablespoons oat flakes,
- 150 grams of zucchini or zucchini,
- 1 processed cheese,
- half a bulb,
- salt, pepper, nutmeg - to taste.
- vegetable oil for frying.
Method of preparation First you need toPrepare the mince, add oatmeal, previously soaked in water or milk, grated zucchini, chopped cheese, very finely chopped onion, salt, spices. Instead of flakes, you can add stale bread soaked in water or milk. Mix the mass very well and beat. Divide into cutlets and fry over medium heat until golden brown.
Casserole with turkey and bacon
Ingredients:
- 600 grams of breast,
- 1 onion,
- 5 spoons of breadcrumbs,
- 2 eggs,
- 100 ml of cream,
- greens to taste.
- 100 grams of smoked bacon or bacon,
- salt, pepper, any spices, nutmeg.
Method of preparation:Prepare the mince, add finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, cream, herbs. Add pre-chopped smoked brisket, spices, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly, beat well so that the mince with additives turns into a homogeneous mass. Line the bottom of the baking dish with slices of bacon, put the resulting mixture, giving it the shape of a loaf. Put pieces of bacon on top as well. If you don’t have bacon at hand, you can grease the surface of the loaf with softened butter (sour cream, mayonnaise). But keep in mind that bacon gives a piquant smoked note. Bake in the oven, preheated to 180 degrees, for about 40 minutes.
Curry from turkey
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of breast,
- half head of onions,
- small carrots,
- 100 ml. milk cream,
- one tablespoon of vegetable oil,
- 50 grams of butter,
- salt, black pepper and fragrant - to taste.
- curry, turmeric - to taste
Method of preparation:Wash the meat, dry it, cut it into small strips and fry it in vegetable oil until golden brown. Heat the oil in another frying pan, throw in all the spices and fry quickly, add finely chopped onion, grated carrot, reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables become soft. Add the fried meat, pour in the cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. At the end, add a piece of butter. Serve with boiled rice.
Stuffed turkey
Products:
- turkey carcass,
- 100 grams of rice,
- half of onions,
- one medium-sized carrot,
- liver turkey,
- dried apricots, prunes, raisins - 10 grams each.
- salt, pepper, nutmeg,
- butter, vegetable oil - 20 grams each.
Method of preparation:Rub the prepared bird carcass thoroughly with salt and pepper and leave in a cool place for several hours. Boil the rice. Wash and chop the dried fruit. Fry all the spices in vegetable oil, add onions and carrots, then sliced liver. Combine the rice, vegetables fried with spices, dried fruit, pour in a little broth and season to taste with salt, pepper, nutmeg. Mix everything thoroughly. Stuff the bird with the resulting mixture, sew up the belly or fasten the edges with wooden skewers. Coat the carcass with butter and wrap in foil. Bake in the oven, preheated to 175-180 degrees until fully cooked. Many people are concerned about the main question - how to cook turkey meat so that it remains juicy? It is important not to overdry it. Cooking time directly depends on the weight of the bird, so you just need to monitor the process. In any case, a medium-sized turkey takes at least two and a half hours to cook. And the mince and foil will help the meat stay juicy. We recommend reading:
