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Spiced turkey breast with pilaf rice

Just roll with it for a simple-to-make and festive alternative for a Shabbat roast

December 22, 2020 17:38
Sephardi Spiced Turkey with Pilaf Rice 1a
1 min read

Cook: 2 hrs 20 minutes

Serves: 8 - 10

Turkey breast coated in these aromatic spices is a firm family favourite in my household. One piece of meat like this goes a long way and is ideal for lunch the next day or freeze for another time, should there be any leftovers!

You will need kitchen string to tie the turkey together.

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Ingredients

1 large turkey breast roll

For the spice mix

1 tbsp paprika, smoked or regular

2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp mixed herbs

2 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp salt

2 tbsp rapeseed oil

300ml chicken stock

100ml white wine

For the pilaf rice:

1 tbsp rapeseed oil

1 large white onion, peeled and chopped

200g basmati white rice

400ml water plus 1 tbsp vegetable stock powder

5 threads saffron, soaked in 50ml cold water

75g raisins