Coronation turkey
A Christmassy twist on our Coronation chicken recipe from the Channel 4 series, River Cottage to the Core. Photo: Simon Wheeler.
Method
Start with the mayonnaise. Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt and combine in a bowl with the egg yolks, mustard, cider vinegar and some pepper.
Start whisking in the oils, a few drops at a time to start with, then in small dashes, whisking in each addition to amalgamate.
Stop when you have a glossy, wobbly mayonnaise. Check the seasoning and add more salt, pepper, mustard or vinegar if you like.
Measure 200-250g of the mayonnaise (refrigerate the rest for other uses) and combine thoroughly with the yoghurt, curry paste and chutney. Cut or tear the turkey into bite-sized pieces and fold through the dressing, with the grapes and celery stalks.
Taste and add lemon juice if needed and season with salt and pepper as needed.
To serve:
Spread the salad out on a large serving platter and finish with celery leaves and a scattering of toasted nuts.
Or
Bash the nuts into smaller pieces and stir through the meat mixture for a delicious sandwich filling.
Ingredients
200ml plain wholemilk yoghurt
½ - 1 tablespoon medium hot curry paste, such as Madras or Korma, to taste
2 tablespoon mango or another fruity chutney leftover from the cheese board
About 400g cold roast turkey
150g grapes
2-3 inner celery stalks, sliced
A spritz of lemon juice, if needed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the mayonnaise:
1-2 small garlic clove
2 large free-range egg yolks
1-2 teaspoon English mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
250ml sunflower oil
75ml extra virgin olive or rapeseed oil
To finish:
Celery leaves
Toasted flaked almonds (or other leftover nuts such as salted peanuts)
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