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Delicious turkey stew with chicha de jora
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · 1h ago · Turkey · 3 min ·

Delicious turkey stew with chicha de jora

A homemade recipe that combines the tenderness of the turkey with the powerful flavor of chicha de jora, chili peppers and a traditional seasoning.

Turkey stew with chicha de jora is a preparation that brings together traditional flavors of Peruvian cuisine in a simple and comforting dish.

The turkey meat is combined with a dressing of onion, garlic, cumin and chili peppers, while the chicha de jora adds a particular touch to the sauce.

Its preparation is practical and allows you to obtain a tender and well-seasoned meat to enjoy at lunch.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Season the turkey with salt and pepper: season the turkey meat with salt and pepper.
  • To sear the turkey: pour the oil into a pot, add the turkey and sear it; remove it.
  • Prepare the dressing: in the same pot, brown the onion, garlic and cumin.
  • Incorporate the chili peppers: add the panca chili pepper and the yellow chili pepper.
  • Add the tomato paste: incorporate the tomato paste and mix well with the dressing.
  • Cook the stew: add the broth, the chicha de jora and the sugar, and return the turkey to the pot; let it cook until tender, adjusting the seasoning.
  • Add the peas: add the peas 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
  • Serving suggestion: Serve with cooked yellow potatoes and white rice.

TIPS

  • If you prefer a less seasoned stew, add the chili paste little by little and taste until you reach the flavor you like.

How to prepare turkey stew with chicha de jora?

Sear the turkey, prepare a dressing with onion, garlic, cumin and chili peppers, and cook with broth, chicha de jora and sugar until the meat is tender.

How to make the turkey tender and juicy?

First, sear the turkey and then cook it in the stew with broth and chicha de jora until it is tender.

What kind of chili peppers are used to prepare a turkey stew?

This recipe uses ají panca and ají amarillo, which are added to the dressing before adding the tomato paste.

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