Usually, during Thanksgiving, Westerners have the habit of enjoying turkey with their loved ones. In this regard, TasteVN will share with you 2 delicious fried dishes made from smoked turkey legs that everyone will love, making the upcoming Tet holiday more meaningful. Let’s get cooking!
1. Pan-fried smoked turkey leg wrapped in rice paper
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pan-fried Smoked Turkey Leg Wrapped in Rice Paper Serves 5
Smoked turkey leg 1 kg Various fresh vegetables 100 gr Cherry tomatoes 4 pieces (for serving) Rice paper 100 gr Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
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How to make Grilled Smoked Turkey Leg Wrapped in Rice Paper
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Grilling the turkey leg
First, you place a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil heated over medium heat. When the oil starts to bubble, add 1kg of turkey leg and grill for about 5 – 8 minutes.
When the turkey leg is evenly golden, turn off the heat and place it on a plate to cool for 3 minutes.
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Cutting the turkey leg
Next, place the smoked turkey leg on a flat surface like a cutting board, and use a knife to slice it into thin, bite-sized pieces.
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Final Product
The smoked grilled turkey leg wrapped in rice paper is really simple! Each piece of meat is firm, tender, and subtly fragrant, truly wonderful.
Especially when you roll the turkey leg with rice paper, add a bit of lettuce and various fresh vegetables, then dip it in a bowl of chili sauce mixed with mayonnaise (or any sauce of your choice), then there’s nothing better.
2. Smoked turkey thigh salad
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for smoked turkey thigh salad For 3 people
Smoked turkey thighs 0.5 kg Lettuce 100 gr Mint 20 gr Cherry tomatoes 100 gr Potato 1 piece Carrot 1 piece Fried onions 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise 5 tablespoons Condensed milk 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 115 ml Salt/ ground pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh and delicious carrots usually have a moderate size, not too big and not too small, while the skin has a bright orange color, not darkened.
- Pressing with your hand should feel the carrots are firm, not too soft or slimy.
- You should limit buying carrots with broken tops that are no longer attached to the body, and especially if the body is too bruised, as that indicates the carrots have been stored for too long.
How to choose delicious and starchy potatoes
- Delicious starchy potatoes will have a bright brown skin on the outside, especially not faded or showing any unusual dark spots on the surface.
- When holding, the potatoes should feel firm, and when pressed lightly, they should be soft, not too hard and not leaking any unusual fluids.
- In particular, you should avoid buying potatoes that have sprouted, as this is a sign that the potatoes are toxic and should not be eaten.
- Avoid purchasing potatoes with overly wrinkled skin, too soft flesh, and excessive bruising, as these are spoiled potatoes and will not taste good.
How to prepare Smoked Turkey Leg Salad
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Prepare the ingredients
First, for 1 carrot you bought, cut off the top, use a peeler to peel the skin, wash it directly under running water until clean, drain, and then cut into strips.
Peel the potato, and soak it in a bowl of diluted saltwater for about 5 minutes, then rinse 1 – 2 times with clean water, drain, and cut into small cubes using a knife.
Remove the stem from cherry tomatoes, wash them several times with water until clean, drain, and cut them in half lengthwise.
For lettuce, cut off the stem, separate the leaves by hand, and soak them in diluted saltwater for 5 minutes. After that, rinse with water until clean, drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Finally, for mint leaves, remove the wilted leaves, then wash them clean and drain.
How to prepare potatoes without browning
- Method 1: You can soak the potatoes in vinegar or diluted lemon juice, then wrap them with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator refrigerator. When you need to use them, just take them out and rinse them.
- Method 2: To prevent the potatoes from browning, you should prepare and soak them in diluted saltwater simultaneously.
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Pan-fry the turkey leg
Once the ingredients are ready, you place a pan on the stove with 100ml of cooking oil heated over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add 0.5kg of smoked turkey leg and fry for about 7 – 10 minutes.
When the turkey leg is golden brown on both sides, turn off the heat and place it on a plate to cool.
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Boil potatoes and carrots
At the same time, you place a pot on the stove with 500ml of water and 1 teaspoon of salt and boil over high heat. When the water boils, add 1 cut potato, and proceed to boil for 2 – 3 minutes.
Next, add 1 shredded carrot and boil for an additional 30 – 40 seconds, until all ingredients are just cooked, then turn off the heat, transfer to an ice water bowl for about 3 – 5 minutes, then remove and let drain.
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Cut the turkey leg
When the turkey leg has cooled down a bit, place it on a cutting board and use a knife to cut it into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Tip: To make the turkey leg more flavorful, you can remove the bone, then pan-sear the meat again before cutting.
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Mixing salad dressing
You take a bowl and add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of fried onion, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 2 tablespoons of condensed milk, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of cooking oil, 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Use a spoon to mix well so that the ingredients blend together.
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Mixing salad
Next, take a bowl and add all the prepared lettuce, mint, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes along with the dressing you just made. Use chopsticks to gently mix everything so that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Finally, add the chopped smoked turkey thighs, mix again, and adjust the seasoning to your taste before serving on a plate.
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Final product
The smoked turkey thigh salad is not too greasy and features a combination of many different colors that looks very appealing.
With every bite, you will immediately feel the freshness from the vegetables, complemented by the firmness of the smoked turkey thighs, especially the creamy dressing that is incredibly “tantalizing”!
How to choose and where to buy smoked turkey thighs
- Quality smoked turkey thighs have a slightly yellowish skin, while the meat remains firm, not too soft, and there is no unusual smell emanating from them.
- Since most smoked turkey thighs are pre-packaged, you should pay attention to the product’s expiration date, a clear reputable brand, and whether the packaging is torn or damaged when purchasing.
- You can easily find smoked turkey thighs at supermarkets or specialty stores that sell imported ingredients. For convenience, you can also order online through e-commerce platforms and have them delivered to your doorstep.
How to choose fresh cherry tomatoes
- Fresh cherry tomatoes are small, round, with thin, juicy skin and a bright red color.
- Pressing them with your hand, the cherry tomatoes should have a moderate softness, neither too hard nor too soft. Especially, the stem should still be fresh green, firmly attached to the body without separation.
- You should avoid buying crushed cherry tomatoes that are leaking unusual juices and have a deformed shape, as these are mostly spoiled cherry tomatoes.
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Hopefully, with these 2 ways to prepare smoked turkey thigh that are both appealing and delicious yet extremely easy, you won’t have to worry about what dish to serve your loved ones anymore! Wishing you success!
