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Nigerian Asun Spiced Smoked Turkey Skillet

Name: Nigerian Asun Spiced Smoked Turkey Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1.2 lb cooked smoked turkey leg meat, boneless, cut into bite-sized cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red onion, thickly sliced; 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, de-seeded and minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

A pan-fried peppered skillet dish inspired by traditional peppered smoked meats, pairing tender smoked turkey with crunchy bell pepper strips and fragrant ginger.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

High-Heat Pepper Stir-Frying

Flash-cooking crunchy aromatic vegetables with seared meat retains vibrant colors and distinct pepper heat.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the smoked turkey cubes and sear for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until edges are crisp and browned.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add the thick sliced red onion, minced scotch bonnet, fresh ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 4: Sauté the mixture for 3 minutes until onions begin to soften and become fragrant.

Step 5: Toss in the red and green bell pepper strips, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until peppers are bright and crisp-tender.

Step 6: Remove the skillet from heat immediately to preserve the vivid color and texture of the vegetables.

Step 7: Serve warm directly from the skillet alongside steamed rice or plantains.

Cooking tips

Smoked turkey is naturally salty and flavorful, so extra salt is rarely needed for this quick skillet.
Slice onions thickly so they hold their structure alongside the crunchy bell peppers.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nigerian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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