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Turkey Combo Rice Recipe

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This vibrant turkey combo rice is a flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender marinated turkey pieces, aromatic homemade turkey stock, and a colorful blend of vegetables and spices. Cooked rice is combined with a savory pepper sauce and fried turkey, creating a rich, satisfying meal perfect for family dinners. Serve it with fried plantains or chilled coleslaw for a complete experience.

Ingredients

Turkey and Seasoning

  • 2 Turkey thighs
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Chili pepper
  • 1 Chicken seasoning cube
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Turkey bones and skin (reserved for stock)

Stock Ingredients

  • A handful of chopped onion
  • 1 Carrot, sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • Half a thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1 Chicken seasoning cube
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Water

Vegetables

  • ½ Onion, diced
  • ½ Red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1½ Red bell peppers (for blending)
  • 2 Large tomatoes (for blending)
  • 1 Habanero (for blending)

Rice

  • 3 cups Rice
  • 1 cup Turkey broth (prepared stock)
  • 1 cup Water
  • Pinch of salt

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Oil (for frying the turkey)
  • Onion (for sautéing, about ½ onion, chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • Pepper mix seasoning:
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Chicken seasoning cube
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare Turkey: Debone the turkey thighs and cut the meat into small, even pieces to ensure quick and even cooking. Set the bones and skin aside for making stock.
  2. Season Turkey: Coat the turkey pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili pepper, a chicken seasoning cube, and salt. Mix well, cover, and let it marinate while you prepare other ingredients.
  3. Make Turkey Stock: In a pot, combine reserved turkey bones and skin with chopped onion, sliced carrot, crushed garlic, ginger, seasoning cube, salt, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes, ensuring the liquid doesn’t evaporate completely. Strain the stock and keep the broth.
  4. Prepare Pepper Mix: While the stock is simmering, dice the onions for sautéing. Roughly blend red bell peppers, tomatoes, habanero, and half a green bell pepper in a food processor to make the pepper mix. Set aside.
  5. Cook Rice: Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water. Bring a pot to a boil and add rice, 1 cup of turkey stock, 1 cup of water, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the rice is soft and liquid is absorbed. Fluff and set aside.
  6. Fry Turkey: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the seasoned turkey pieces until fully cooked and lightly golden. Fry in batches if necessary. Remove and set aside once done.
  7. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Cook Pepper Mix: Pour the blended pepper mix into the pan. Season with salt, a chicken seasoning cube, and paprika. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raw flavors have cooked off and the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Add Turkey and Vegetables: Add the fried turkey pieces and chopped red and green bell peppers. Stir well and fry for 1 to 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  10. Combine with Rice: Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix everything thoroughly to combine. Heat through for a couple more minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to warm evenly.
  11. Serve: Serve the turkey combo rice hot. It pairs wonderfully with ripe fried plantains, chilled coleslaw, or both for a delightful meal.

Notes

  • Use turkey bones and skin to create a rich homemade stock, enhancing the depth of flavor in the rice.
  • Adjust the heat level by moderating the amount of habanero pepper in the pepper mix.
  • Frying the turkey in batches ensures even browning and proper cooking.
  • Rinsing rice before cooking removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
  • Serving with plantains or coleslaw adds complementary textures and flavors.

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