Baked Tamarind and Seedcrusted Turkey Leg Recipe

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Baked Tamarind and Seedcrusted Turkey Leg
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  1. If using tamarind pods, peel them and extract the fruits. Place tamarind fruit in a small saucepan with enough water to cover by an inch. Cook over medium low heat, covered, until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking water. Mash and then push through a strainer, discarding the seeds and strings. Reserve the pulp, which should measure about 1/2 cup, and add to that 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. (Or, if using tamarind paste, combine pulp and water in a small saucepan, bring to the simmer, and push through a sieve to remove seeds. Reserve resultant puree, which should measure about 1 cup.) In a small dry skillet, toast sesame and cumin seeds over medium low heat until fragrant and lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Place in small bowl and add celery seeds, cracked black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and set aside. Drop shallots and garlic through top of blender with the motor running. Add spice and whirl to pulverize slightly. Add tamarind, honey, Worcestershire, and oil and blend thoroughly. Rub marinade evenly on turkey leg and let marinate in refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove turkey leg from refrigerator and season evenly on all side with salt. Place on rack set inside roasting pan. Pour 1/4-inch of water into the bottom of roasting pan. Cover roasting pan with foil and roast for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to cook 2050 minutes, until fork inserted in meat slips out easily or instantread thermometer inserted in thickest part of joint measures 165 degrees F. Remove leg from oven, let cool and shred meat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 978.13 Kcal (4095 kJ)
Calories from fat 441.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.06g 75%
Cholesterol 321.99mg 107%
Sodium 1552.6mg 65%
Potassium 1836.61mg 39%
Total Carbs 45.48g 15%
Sugars 33.35g 133%
Dietary Fiber 5.29g 21%
Protein 95.45g 191%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Iron 14.4mg 80%
Calcium 233.1mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.44 Kcal (697 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.35g 75%
Cholesterol 54.79mg 107%
Sodium 264.19mg 65%
Potassium 312.52mg 39%
Total Carbs 7.74g 15%
Sugars 5.68g 133%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 21%
Protein 16.24g 191%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 13%
Iron 2.4mg 80%
Calcium 39.7mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.9
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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