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haitian style fried turkey wings and pikliz

Haitian-style fried turkey wings and pikliz

Emilie Lafortune
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 540 kcal

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.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 52gFat: 31gSodium: 2151mg
Keyword Wings, Thighs & Drums
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