12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Alternative turkey recipe for those who want something different
So to help you make your Christmas dinner perfect, we’ve asked award-winning chef Robert Stordy for some hints and tips.
Today’s video sees Robert providing a recipe for a turkey escalope as an alternative to the traditional full roast dinner. Full recipe below.
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For information on how to prepare your vegetables, see HERE
Recipe
Pan fried turkey escalope, cranberry and port compote - Serves 2
Ingredients:
15g sugar
35ml port
15g butter
75g cranberries
2 turkey escalopes, 120g each
Little flour
Oil for frying
Salt and mill pepper
Method:
1) Place the sugar, butter in a small pan, heat gently until the sugar starts to colour slightly, add the port and simmer gently until a thin syrup consistency, add the cranberries and poach gently for 1-2 mins, do not overcook or they will go mushy
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Hide Ad2) Season and coat the turkey escalopes in the flour, shake off excess and shallow fry in a little hot oil until golden brown on both sides
3) To serve: Place a turkey escalope on to a warmed serving dish, spoon the cranberries on top and drizzle around with the sauce