Leftovers.

Last night we had the situation everyone would know. We didn’t know what to cook for dinner.  Sadly we were very hungry and didn’t like the idea to go out, waiting long etc. etc.

Solution – what leftovers are in the fridge or what has to go and what doesn’t take much time. I found a frozen pulled turkey breast (which had no skin was already roasted well) and we had some cherry tomatoes left. Also some rice from dinner before and I found a can of coconut milk. It turned out so delicious that I decided to share it with you.

Of course we always have some basics like carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic and onions, herbs and spices. First I put the turkey breast (of course you can use chicken breast or even roast a fresh chicken breast if you want to) into the microwave to defrost.

How to do.

Then I started the adventure with peeling and coarsely chopping a couple of big white onions and about 8 cloves of garlic. Next, olive oil in a big pan and frying the garlic and onions till they are golden brown. Switch the temperature down to medium heat.

Over the fried onions I spread 4 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, also 1 teaspoon of chilli powder and a teaspoon of coriander powder. All was mixed well with onion and garlic mash.

On this 1 cup of chicken bouillon and the can (about 385 ml, 12oz) of coconut milk. Stir well and let it simmer up, meantime I cut the cherry tomatoes (about 10) in quarters and stirred them into the pan. If the mixture gets to dry stir in a bit more of hot water or, if you have, more coconut milk or even a bit of red wine.

Next I mixed in the turkey breast and half a teaspoon of cinnamon. Brought all to the boil and directly switched temperature down to low. Now it had to simmer and heat through very well (was about 8 to 10 minutes).  From time to time have a taste if it needs salt or pepper or other seasonings.

Meantime Anna reheated the rice and some green beans she also found in the fridge. Then we plated up with a nice glass of Tannat. The whole procedure lasted less then 20 minutes. Sooo delicious that we decided to make it more often. Try it yourself !!