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Stir-Fried Turkey Side

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. za'atar, a proper stir-fry, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 3,797 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Turkey Side
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the chickpeas and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped parsley and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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