Spicy vertuta with dried apricots, ham and turkey
4 servings
120 minutes
Spicy vertuta with dried apricots, ham, and turkey is a refined dish that combines sweet and salty notes. Vertuta, originating from traditional Russian cuisine, resembles a puff pastry roll with a rich filling. In this version, the tender turkey mince harmoniously blends with aromatic ham and sweet dried apricots, creating a unique balance of flavors. Baking gives it a crispy golden crust while spices add special piquancy. The dish is suitable for both everyday dinners and festive tables. It will surprise guests with its unconventional combination of ingredients and ease of preparation. Served hot, it pairs perfectly with a light sauce based on sour cream or yogurt, highlighting the richness of flavors.
1
Finely chop the onion and fry until golden brown. In this dish, it's better to fry the onion in hot vegetable oil and separately from the meat so that it fries instead of stewing.
- Onion: 3 pieces
- Butter: 50 g
2
Sauté the turkey mince separately, adding butter to it.
- Ground turkey: 300 g
- Butter: 50 g
3
Finely chop the dried apricots and ham.
- Dried apricots: 150 g
- Ham: 150 g
4
Mix onion, dried apricots, minced meat, and ham. Add salt and season with pepper. Nutmeg can be added.
- Onion: 3 pieces
- Dried apricots: 150 g
- Ground turkey: 300 g
- Ham: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 50 g
5
Thaw the puff pastry beforehand. Roll it out lengthwise. Place the filling on one edge, tightly wrap the filling, and twist it into a spiral.
- Puff pastry: 1 piece
6
Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
7
Decorate as desired.