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Quick turkey iceberg parcels

Quick turkey iceberg parcels

This makes great finger food for snacking in front of the TV or sharing with friends over drinks

  • Preparation: 15 mins
  • Cooking: 10 mins
  • Serves: 4

What you need:

  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 250g cooked British turkey breast, cut into very small pieces
  • 75g water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 55g honey glazed cashews, chopped finely
  • 4-6 tbsp Chinese plum sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornflour blended with 4 tbsp cold water
  • Salt and pepper
  • half an Iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

What you do:

  1. Heat the oil add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the turkey, water chestnuts, cashew nuts and plum sauce and heat through.
  3. Add a touch of water, and once boiling, thicken slightly with the cornflour and water.
  4. Season well, keep warm.
  5. Pull away 8 nice leaves of lettuce, wash well and place in a bowl.
  6. To serve, place the warm turkey mix on the table, and serve the lettuce leaves separately.
  7. Place a spoonful of mix into the centre of the lettuce leaf, roll up and eat.

Cook's tip:

This recipe can be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or serving at a party

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