Moroccan-style turkey thigh stew
Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cook time:
1 hour
Ingredients
Metric
Imperial
5 l | 11 lb | Olymel turkey thighs, de-boned and cut into cubes |
3 | 3 | large Spanish onions, chopped into chunks |
20 | 20 | garlic cloves, chopped |
60 ml | 4 tbsp | ras-el-hanout mix |
45 ml | 3 tbsp | turmeric powder |
45 ml | 3 tbsp | ground cinnamon |
30 ml | 2 tbsp | Cayenne pepper |
350 g | 1 cup | honey |
1 | 1 | large can (2.84 L) diced tomatoes with juice |
2 l | 4.5 lb | canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) |
250 ml | 1 cup | chopped parsley |
750 g | 4 cup | dried apricots |
750 g | 4 1/2 cup | raisins |
- | - | Chopped coriander, for decoration |
- | - | Olive oil, for cooking |
- | - | Salt and pepper |
Preparation
- In a large rondeau, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat, and cook ¼ of the turkey strips until they are slightly coloured. Add salt and pepper, remove and set aside. Do the same with the rest of the strips.
- In the same rondeau, cook the onions until transparent.
- Add the spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Return the turkey strips to the pan, add the tomatoes and the honey, cover and cook for 15 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Add the chickpeas, the parsley, the apricots and the raisins. Mix well and add just enough water to cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with coriander leaves.