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Clean Living Guide

January 9, 2015

Turkey Shiitake Stew

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THERE’S SOMETHING UNIQUELY COMFORTING ABOUT THE THICK TEXTURE AND RICH TASTE OF SOFT ROOT VEGETABLES IN GRAVY WITH A ROASTED BIRD.

This rich stew is a spin off of the pot pie, as matter of fact, you can use it as the filling for one. Or if you like you can also modify this gravy-like stew into a chunky brothy soup by adding more liquid. But I do recommend you give it a try just like this! It’s excellent over greens or grains like millet, buckwheat or amaranth.

 COOKING NOTES

This recipe yields a batch of about 3 quarts, if this is too much for you, simply cut the recipe in half or freeze and store leftovers in single serve glass jars. Be sure to let the stew cool completely before freezing and only fill the jar 2/3 full to ensure enough room for expansion.

To quickly defrost, set the jar at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then place in a pot of warm (not hot) tap water. Replace the water with warmer water after about 5 minutes. Repeat if needed. Once enough of the outer layer has been softened to allow the contents to slide out into a pan, defrost the rest in a covered pan over medium-low heat.

If the prep time between roasting and cooking feels too long

Consider roasting the turkey leg the evening before you plan to cook the stew. Prep time for the turkey will be about 5 minutes. Once roasted, let cool, cover with a plate or lid and place in the fridge right in the pan. The next evening you’re looking at about 20 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking time.

To substitute with chicken follow the same instructions. Roast for about 40 minutes.

Season the meat with your favorite herbs

I seasoned my turkey with rue and bay leaf, but a duo of any of the following would impart an aromatic flavor: rosemary, thyme, marjoram, oregano or sage.

IF YOU HAPPEN TO GET YOUR HANDS ON SOME RUE

This lesser known herb has both an interesting flavor and a long history in English culinary and European healing traditions. With its English roots, it adds just the right flavor to this stew meant for a pot pie. Rue on it’s own has an unusual flavor fragrant with a hint of cinnamon at first. As it makes its way down the back of your tongue it quickly becomes bitter and astringent. It should not be eaten on its own, but in moderation it infuses the slightly gamey turkey leg meat with a wonderful musky aroma.

Although you’ll find that Shakespeare mentions rue in relation to it’s healing and protective powers, Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci routinely ate the herb in hopes of improving their eyesight and heightening creativity, modern herbalists don’t recommend consuming rue. Some people may have a reaction to the oils and develop a rash or stomach upset. Despite all this, rue continues to be used in Mediterranean dishes today in small amounts and I’ve seen it more frequently at Farmer’s Markets in recent years. I had no trouble with the small amount shown below, but do your research before seeking it out.

If you’re pregnant, this herb is not recommended.

Turkey Shiitake Stew

Created by Patryce Kinga Bak on May 17, 2016

If you’re feeling a little spacey or high strung, this stew will help bring you back into balance. Root vegetables, broths and meats are particularly grounding, highly mineralized foods that will help to steady your body and mind.

  • Prep Time: 30m
  • Cook Time: 1h 30m
  • Total Time: 2h
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups roasted Turkey meat (1 large thigh with skin), cut into small 1/2-inch cubes (or sub with Chicken, 4 - 5 thighs)
  • 1/3 cup reserved Fat from Roasted Turkey or 1/4 cup Butter
  • 3 1/2 cups Bone Broth (stock or water)
  • 1 medium Onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Leek, thinly sliced
  • 2 large Carrots, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
  • 2 medium Rutabagas, cut into 1/3-inch slices and quartered
  • 2 large Parsnips, cut into 1/3-inch slices and quartered
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sage, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Curly Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, fresh cracked
  • 1 pound Shiitake (or sub with Crimini mushrooms), thinly sliced with stems (if using dried, soak 20+ min & reserve water)
  • 1 tablespoon Buckwheat Flour

Instructions

  1. Roasted Turkey

Roasted Turkey

  1. Heat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Wash turkey leg. Pat dry. Pull back skin and rub with salt and pepper on each side. Top with herbs if you like -- I used rue and Bay leaf. Cover turkey with the skin - do not cover pan with a lid.
  3. Roast for 1 hour.
  4. Roasting will yield a juicy and tender thigh and about a 1/2 cup of rendered fat. Reserve fat.

Stew

  1. Wash, scrub and chop all veggies with skins. Use a mandoline or food processor for ease and speed.
  2. Add turkey fat to a large 3+QT pot or Dutch oven. Add all veggies. Sauté with salt and pepper, covered, over medium-low heat, for about 15 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Stir at about 10 minutes.
  3. Slice mushrooms and chop roasted meat while the veggies continue to cook.
  4. Add mushrooms (if using soaked mushrooms add reserved water through strainer), sage, thyme and stock, scraping up any brown bits.
  5. Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-low heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  6. Sift in flour and stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the mixture has blended well.
  7. Stir in turkey and parsley.
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