Description
A delightful dish that combines tender turkey with flavorful rice and vibrant vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 Turkey thighs
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Chili pepper
- 1 Chicken seasoning cube
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Turkey bones and skin
- A handful of chopped onion
- 1 Carrot (sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Half a thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 3 cups Water
- ½ Onion
- ½ Red bell pepper
- ½ Green bell pepper
- 1½ Red bell peppers
- 2 Large tomatoes
- 1 Habanero
- 3 cups Rice
- 1 cup Turkey broth
- 1 cup Water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon Oil (for frying the turkey)
- Onion (for sautéing)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Pepper mix:
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Chicken seasoning cube
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Debone the turkey thighs and cut them into small, even pieces.
- Season the turkey pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili pepper, a chicken seasoning cube, and salt.
- Place the reserved bones and skin into a pot with chopped onion, sliced carrot, crushed garlic, ginger, a seasoning cube, salt, and water.
- Let it boil for about 15 minutes.
- Dice your onions and blend the pepper mix.
- Strain the stock and keep the liquid.
- Rinse your rice well and add the rice, one cup of turkey stock, one cup of water, and a pinch of salt to a new pot.
- Bring it to a boil and cook until soft.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the seasoned turkey pieces until cooked through.
- Fry chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in the blended pepper mix.
- Add the fried turkey and chopped bell peppers.
- Stir everything together with the cooked rice and let it sit before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with ripe fried plantain or coleslaw. Adjust chili pepper to taste for desired heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American