haitian style fried turkey wings and pikliz

Haitian-style fried turkey wings and pikliz

Ready in 1 hr 30 mins

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 1 hr

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings

Servings 5

Ingredients  

For the Pikliz

  • 2 habanero peppers
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper  
  • 2 cups white cabbage thinly sliced with mandolin
  • ¾ cup carrot grated
  • 1 medium onion finely julienned
  • ½ red bell pepper finely julienned
  • ½ green bell pepper finely julienned

For the fried turkey wings

  • 5 turkey wings cut in half
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 green onion coarsely chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper coarsely chopped
  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 1 shallot coarsely chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

The pikliz

  • In a blender, add habanero peppers, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then blend coarsely so that you can see the peppers. Set aside.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and add the dressing. Mix well, making sure the dressing has penetrated the vegetables.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Fried turkey wings

  • In a blender, add garlic, parsley, thyme leaves, green onion, green bell pepper, habanero pepper, shallot, curry powder, lemon juice, chicken bouillon cube, 3 tbsp. oil, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Mix turkey wings into the marinade and massage the turkey wings.
  • Cover and let it rest for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  • Place turkey wings in a pot and pour in the marinade.
  • Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes, then add the water and continue cooking over medium heat for 40 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the pot.
  • Heat the frying oil in a saucepan. Once hot, fry the turkey wings for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Drain and place on paper towels to remove the excess oil. Serve hot.

Tips & Tricks

You can marinate them the day before to save time and make the turkey more tender and tastier.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 52gFat: 31gSodium: 2151mg

Credit:

Emilie Lafortune