To make a delicious turkey roll, start by preparing the necessary ingredients. Cut the turkey breast in half, then divide each piece into two, creating four generous portions. These pieces will be the base of your roll. Boil a medium carrot until it becomes soft, then let it cool so you can chop it finely. At the same time, boil a few eggs, preferably three or four, to add extra flavor and texture to the roll.
Clean and wash the leek, onion, and garlic well. The leek will add a sweet and aromatic flavor, while the onion and garlic will enhance the dish's flavors. The turkey meat is lightly pounded with a knife to tenderize and flatten it, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and a bit of thyme, which will give it a pleasant aroma.
Once you have prepared all the ingredients, start assembling the roll. On each piece of meat, place a strip of leek, finely chopped boiled carrot, and boiled eggs, which you can chop or leave whole, depending on your preference. Carefully roll each piece of meat to form the roll, and then tie them well with kitchen twine to prevent them from unraveling during baking.
Prepare the baking dish for the roll: add a splash of oil, sliced carrot rounds, and chopped leek, along with a little water to create steam while baking. Place the rolls in the dish, covering them with the remaining vegetables and a little water. Put the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and let the roll brown for about 40-50 minutes, turning it occasionally to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the vegetables.
In the meantime, you can prepare a delicious sauce to accompany the roll. Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan with a little oil. Once they turn golden, add a tablespoon of flour and stir to form a roux. Then, add tomato puree and a little water, allowing the sauce to simmer on low heat. Season it with salt and pepper to taste, letting it thicken.
Once the roll is ready, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve slices of the roll alongside the delicious juices from the dish and the prepared sauce, to provide a savory contrast. This recipe will not only impress with its appearance but also with its vibrant and full flavor, turning any meal into a special occasion. Enjoy your meal!
Clean and wash the leek, onion, and garlic well. The leek will add a sweet and aromatic flavor, while the onion and garlic will enhance the dish's flavors. The turkey meat is lightly pounded with a knife to tenderize and flatten it, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and a bit of thyme, which will give it a pleasant aroma.
Once you have prepared all the ingredients, start assembling the roll. On each piece of meat, place a strip of leek, finely chopped boiled carrot, and boiled eggs, which you can chop or leave whole, depending on your preference. Carefully roll each piece of meat to form the roll, and then tie them well with kitchen twine to prevent them from unraveling during baking.
Prepare the baking dish for the roll: add a splash of oil, sliced carrot rounds, and chopped leek, along with a little water to create steam while baking. Place the rolls in the dish, covering them with the remaining vegetables and a little water. Put the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and let the roll brown for about 40-50 minutes, turning it occasionally to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the vegetables.
In the meantime, you can prepare a delicious sauce to accompany the roll. Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan with a little oil. Once they turn golden, add a tablespoon of flour and stir to form a roux. Then, add tomato puree and a little water, allowing the sauce to simmer on low heat. Season it with salt and pepper to taste, letting it thicken.
Once the roll is ready, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve slices of the roll alongside the delicious juices from the dish and the prepared sauce, to provide a savory contrast. This recipe will not only impress with its appearance but also with its vibrant and full flavor, turning any meal into a special occasion. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
- approx. 1kg turkey breast, - 3 eggs - 1 leek - 2 carrots - 1 cup of broth - 3 cloves of garlic - 1 tablespoon of flour - 1/2 cup of oil - 1 medium onion - thyme - salt - pepper.