Turkey Satsivi
Description
A delicious addition to both everyday and festive dishes. This dish gets its name from the well-known walnut sauce, satsevi. I offer you a recipe for turkey satsevi, a tasty and juicy traditional Georgian holiday dish. There are practically no difficulties in preparation, but it will require some effort. However, the result is absolutely worth it! As a result of your labor, you'll have tender, juicy meat with a delicious sauce on your table. I hope this photo-illustrated turkey satsevi recipe will help you, and your festive lunch will be a great success. Good luck and bon appétit!
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the turkey thoroughly, clean it, and place it in a pot. Cover with water and cook until done, approximately 1.5 hours.
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Step 2
We cool the cooked turkey, rub it with salt both inside and outside. Then we brush the top with vegetable oil and place it in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, until a nice golden crust forms.
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Step 3
Pour one and a half liters of turkey broth into the blender and add peeled walnuts, passed twice through a meat grinder.
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Step 4
Add salt, khmeli-suneli, minced garlic, and adjika.
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Step 5
Blend everything in a blender until smooth.
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Step 6
Pour the resulting mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.
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Step 7
We cool the baked turkey, remove the bones, and cut it into pieces.
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Step 8
Place the turkey pieces into a deep dish and pour the sauce over them. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Leave to marinate for several hours, preferably overnight.
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Step 9
Serve turkey satsivi in a deep plate. Place the meat and pour the sauce over it. Garnish with walnut oil or fresh herbs on top.