Bariis with Spiced Turkey and Pears

  • Yield:6 servings
  • Time:
    16 mins, 30 secs show details

Ingredients

  • 1 pound
    basmati rice or pasta
  • 3 tablespoons
    olive oil
  • 1½ pounds
    turkey or chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1
    yellow onion, diced
  • 2
    ripe pears, cored and diced
  • ¾ cup
    walnuts, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup
    dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup
    dry sherry
  • 8
    fresh sage leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup
    chicken stock
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • ¼ cup
    fresh parsley, chopped
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Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot

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Preparation

  1. Cook your bariis or pasta according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 3 mins

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

  3. 6 mins

    Add the turkey pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. (Don't overcrowd the pan - the meat needs space to brown properly, not steam.)

  4. 2 mins

    Add the diced pears, walnuts, cranberries, and sage to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 30 secs

    Pour in the sherry and let it bubble for 30 seconds, then add the chicken stock. Season generously with salt and pepper.

  6. 5 mins

    Let the mixture simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and everything is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  7. Serve the spiced turkey mixture over the bariis or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

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