Polish dinner - TURKEY IN HORSERADISH SAUCE - Polish Your Kitchen

horseradish

🥗Healthier: wasabi

💰Cheaper: prepared horseradish

Wasabi offers a similar heat and flavor profile.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White grape juice mimics sweetness without alcohol.

turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is more affordable and widely available.

Heat oil in a large skillet until hot.

Add turkey pieces to the skillet and brown on each side; do not cook through.

Remove turkey and set aside on the same plate.

Add 1 cup of diced onion to the skillet and brown.

Add roughly chopped garlic to the skillet and stir.

Add 2 bay leaves, whole peppercorns, and all spice berries to the skillet.

Return the turkey to the skillet and add 4 cups of water.

Season with salt and black pepper; cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes until tender.

In a separate bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.

Gradually add broth from the turkey pot to the roux to avoid clumping.

Combine the roux with the turkey and broth mixture and bring to a boil.

Add 3/4 cup of heavy cream to the sauce.

Stir in 3/4 cup to 1 cup of horseradish, depending on taste.

Add a squirt of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the sauce.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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