Turkey baked with melon
6 servings
60 minutes
Turkey baked with melon is a harmony of flavors combining tender meat and sweet notes of melon. This recipe traces back to European culinary traditions where meat and fruits are combined to create refined dishes. White dry wine adds depth to the meat's flavor, while spices like curry and hot pepper add zest. During baking, cheese melts, covering the dish with a fragrant crust. It pairs perfectly with rice or a fresh vegetable salad. This dish will be an exquisite decoration for any table, surprising with its unusual combination of ingredients and rich taste.
1
Cut the turkey into small cubes (about 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5), carrots into small sticks (about 0.5 x 0.5 x 1.5), onion into wide quarter rings, and garlic into petals.
- Turkey: 500 g
- Carrot: 100 g
- Onion: 100 g
- Garlic: to taste
2
Pour olive oil into a saucepan, sauté the vegetables and turkey over high heat until golden brown, stirring continuously. Add salt and spices (such as curry, black and red hot pepper), then pour in wine.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Turkey: 500 g
- Carrot: 100 g
- Onion: 100 g
- Dry white wine: 200 ml
3
Cook the meat covered on low heat for 20-30 minutes. If there is liquid left in the pan after this time, evaporate it by turning the oven to maximum and removing the lid (don't forget to stir the meat!).
4
Wash the melon, cut it in half and remove the seeds, peel it and cut into cubes the same size as the turkey pieces. It's better to use a not too ripe fruit so that the pieces retain their shape during cooking. Place the melon in a baking dish and turn on the oven to preheat.
- Melon: 500 g
5
Add the cooked turkey to the melon, mix everything, sprinkle with grated cheese, cover with a lid or foil and bake at 200 degrees for 10 minutes. Then remove the foil or lid, increase the temperature to 250 degrees and bake the dish for another 10 minutes on the 'grill' mode (if available).
- Turkey: 500 g
- Melon: 500 g
- Cheese: to taste
6
Remove the finished dish from the oven, cover it with a lid or foil, and let it rest for a few minutes. Turkey with melon can be served with rice or vegetable salad.