Ingredients
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- 350 g turkey drumstick
- 20 g Italian prosciutto
- 10 g crushed pine nuts
- 2 g mild paprika
- 15 g chicken demi-glace
- 57 g Italian cornmeal (polenta flour)
- 120 ml water
- 75 ml dry white wine
- 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 g sea salt
- 0.5 g freshly cracked black pepper
Method
- Remove the large bone from the turkey drumstick, leaving the end bone intact for presentation and easier handling.
- Season the inside of the meat with crushed pine nuts, mild paprika, and black pepper.
- Wrap the turkey drumstick with the Italian prosciutto and place it on a roasting rack.
- Roast at 320°F until cooked through and lightly browned, about 30 minutes depending on size.
- Meanwhile, reduce the chicken demi-glace with the dry white wine in a small saucepan until glossy and syrupy.
- Prepare the soft polenta by bringing the water and olive oil to a boil, then slowly whisking in the cornmeal. Cook gently for about 45 minutes, stirring regularly, until creamy.
- Slice the turkey drumstick and serve over a scoop of creamy polenta, spooning the wine demi-glace sauce over the top.
Chef’s Note: The prosciutto protects the turkey while roasting and adds salt and depth. Keep the polenta soft and creamy so it balances the richer sauce and roasted meat.
| Calories | ~620 kcal |
| Protein | ~48 g |
| Fat | ~28 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~30 g |
| Fiber | ~2 g |
| Sodium | ~890 mg |