- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious Stuffed Turkey with Farofa: A tasty and practical recipe for your Christmas Eve dinner, ideal for guests.”
What you need to know
- Farofa stuffs the turkey in a tasty and nutritious way.
- The use of cassava flour provides a unique and creamy flavor.
- Oven cooking provides even cooking and crispiness on the surface.
- Perfect for a Christmas Eve dinner, this recipe is practical and delicious.
- Farofa is versatile and can be prepared with various vegetables.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 whole turkey (3-4 kg)
- 500 g cassava flour
- 200 g of chopped bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped olives
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- In a large pan, fry the bacon until it is golden brown.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until transparent.
- Mix in cassava flour and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Incorporate the raisins, olives, and parsley. Adjust the salt and pepper.
- Stuff the turkey with the prepared farofa.
- Tie the turkey legs and place it in the pan.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and bake for 1h30min.
- Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 30 minutes to brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Chef's tips
- Add salt and pepper to taste when sautéing the onion and garlic to ensure a more accentuated flavor.
- For a crispier farofa, simply let the flour and water mixture firm up before incorporating the other ingredients.
- For faster cooking, you can replace part of the cassava flour with wheat flour.
Variations
- For a healthy version, you can replace the bacon with whole-grain bacon or chicken ham.
- For a more traditional version, walnuts can be added to the filling to give a touch of texture and flavor.
- For a lighter version, the olives can be replaced with mayonnaise or tomato sauce.
Substitutions
- Replace bacon with eggplant sausage for a more intense flavor.
- Substitute olives with chopped tomatoes in the turkey filling for a touch of juiciness.
- Replace turkey with chicken for an alternative version.
How to store
- Turkey stuffed with farofa should be served immediately after cooking, as the flavor of the farofa may last a short time.
- To store leftovers, the stuffed turkey must be kept in an airtight container and must be consumed within 24 hours.
Can it be frozen?
- It is not recommended to freeze this stuffed turkey, as the farofa may release water and impair the flavor of the turkey.
- If desired, the stuffed turkey can be salted and stored in an airtight container for later consumption.
What to serve with
- A green leaf salad to balance the flavor of the stuffed turkey.
- A fruit dessert to complete the dinner.
- A refreshing drink, such as orange juice, to complement the dish.
Frequently asked questions
Why is oven cooking recommended?
Oven cooking provides even cooking and ensures the turkey surface stays crispy, while the interior stays soft.
What is cassava flour?
It is a type of flour made from cassava flour, a vegetable grain that gives the stuffed turkey a creamy texture and unique flavor.
What do I do if I don't have olives?
If you do not have olives, you can replace them with chopped tomatoes, which will give a touch of juiciness to the turkey filling.
How do I make the farofa crispier?
For a crispier farofa, it is important to let the flour and water mixture firm up before incorporating the other ingredients.
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