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Turnip Greens Parcels

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 lb ground chicken turkey or pork
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onions minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chili garlic paste
  • Bunch scallions
  • Bunch turnip greens

Equipment & Utensils

  • Large skillet
  • Large saucepan
  • Chopping board
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen scissors
  • Serving platter

Instructions

  • Mix together coriander, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper, then add to ground meat and combine thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in skillet then add onions and garlic.
  • Sauté onions and garlic until they soften and become slightly sweet in taste.
  • Add ground meat, and sauté meat mixture for 2 minutes, then lower heat to medium and continue to sauté until the meat is cooked through.
  • Add chili garlic paste and mix thoroughly.
  • Remove from heat and cover to keep moist - use aluminum foil if needed.
  • Slice scallions into ribbons - slice each scallion in half lengthways, and then slice each half again then set aside.
  • Trim turnip greens, rinse and drain and set aside.

    How to Create Parcels

    • Fill a large saucepan with water and place on a high heat until boiling.
    • Place meat, turnip greens, scallions and paper towels around a board.
    • When ready to assemble parcels, place a few scallions into the boiling water, then add two turnip greens leaves.
    • Allow scallions and turnip greens to wilt then, with tongs, remove from water and place on paper towels and dab away excess water.
    • Place one turnip leaf on a chopping board, place 1/4 cup of ground meat in the middle, then fold turnip leaf around meat to create a parcel.
    • Tie a slice of wilted scallion around the parcel, and trim.
    • Repeat until you have used up all of the meat filling, Then place on platter and serve.