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Sweet and sour Turkey Gratin

Our tested Roasted Turkey Gratin: sichuan, generous, and balanced with sweet and sour. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

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Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Sweet and sour Turkey Gratin
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sweet and sour 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. Roast in the hot oven, turning halfway, until golden at the edges and tender.

Stir in the light soy sauce and the rest of the sweet and sour flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus 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 coriander and serve while hot.

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

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