Caroline Morjaen

Turkey, roots and celeriac stew with an oriental touch

This stew is real comfort food. I’m a big fan of roots and the carrot family. They are very tasty, a bit sweet and loaded with fibers and vitamins (including vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin B and C) The combination of spices we used,  gives this stew an original oriental touch. The celeriac in is a perfect replacement for potatoes (which are fast carbs with a big effect on your blood sugar).

You can perfectly turn the stew into a vegetarian version, leaving out the turkey. 

This is a dish the whole family will love!

30 min

2        

Ingredients

  • 500 gr turkey filet cut into small cubes
  • 6 big carrots (if possible different colors)
  • 2 pc of parsnip roots
  • 1 red onion chopped in small pieces
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ celeriac
  • 2 tbs bio coconut oil (odorless for cooking)
  • 250 ml of vegetable broth (from a Bio cube or freshly made)
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot dissolved in a bit of water
  • 4 dates cut in pieces or a handful of raisins
  • salt & pepper
  • Optional: fresh coriander or parsley (to garnish)

ORIENTAL SPICE MIX

  • 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Mix the 3 spices and crush them the in a mortar

Preparation

  1.   Heat the coconut oil over medium heat in a big pan
  2.   Sear the turkey until golden brown on all sides.
  3.   Meanwhile cut the carrots, parsnip and celeriac in small dice
  4.   Add the chopped onion and garlic and stir fry for a minute
  5.   Add the carrots, parsnip and celeriac and mix well.
  6.   Add the mix of the spices; salt & pepper.
  7.   Let it simmer on a slow heat for a couple of minutes
  8.   Pour in the vegetable broth and let the stew cook gently for 10 minutes.
  9.  Add the dates and pour the dissolved arrowroot in the stew and stir everything well.
  10. Let it simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes.
  11. Add some fresh coriander or parsley just before serving.

ENJOY!