The best Christmas turkey roast leftovers curry - Japanese style
Give your Christmas turkey roast leftovers a delicious makeover with a Japanese-style curry, making sure nothing goes to waste from your festive feast.
Servings 3portions
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
200-300gturkey / chicken meat
2onions
1sweet apple
400mlroast sauce or beef stock cube for broth
1tbspflour
30gbutter
1-2tspcurry powder
1tspgaram masala
2-3tbspsoy sauce
1/2tspCayenne pepperor chilli
1tbspWorcestershire sauce
1tbspketchup
Salt, pepperto taste
Oil
Instructions
If you've got whole turkey roast leftovers, take the meat off the bones. For boneless roast leftovers, just chop them into small chunks or strips.
In a medium size pot, add oil, butter, and finely chopped onions, and fry over low heat for about 10 minutes until onions caramelize and become dark in colour without burning.
Now, mix in the flour and fry for a minute until it turns a bit golden, just be careful not to let it burn. You're aiming for a caramel-like colour. Then, add about 300ml of water or a mix of water and any leftover roast sauce. Give it a good stir. Add chopped apples and let everything simmer for around 5-7 minutes.
If you prefer a velvety sauce, allow it to cool a bit and then blend it. Blending is an option to achieve a thick, soup-like consistency. Alternatively, feel free to skip this step, leaving the onions and apples in pieces.
Add the meat to the sauce along with all the other ingredients: curry, garam masala, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne (if using), and ketchup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an extra 3-5 minutes to warm up the meat and blend all the flavours.
Adjust the thickness of the sauce to your liking. If it's too thick, add some water and simmer for a few minutes. If it's too runny, simmer a bit longer to allow for evaporation.
Serve over cooked rice
Notes
The total calories of approximately 1100 are estimations and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. This recipe is designed to serve approximately 3 people, and adjustments can be made according to your preferences and serving requirements.