Massaman Curry Turkey Osso Buco

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The November 2010 issue of Food & Wine features this recipe. Chef Lulzim Rexhepi of New York City's Kittichai cuts turkey legs crosswise before simmering them first in broth, then in a delightful Thai red-curry sauce. This version skips the broth. To simplify the recipe more, have your butcher cut the drumsticks, or just cook them whole.

This recipe was part of our 2010 Thanksgiving Recipe Update.

Ingredients

One 5- to 6-pound turkey breast, back bone removed
3/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
1 bunch cilantro, a few leaves reserved for garnish
1 stalk of fresh lemongrass, bruised
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger
Five fresh kaffir lime leaves
3 shallots, halved
5 garlic cloves
12 cups water
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
6 pounds small turkey drumsticks—bottom 2 inches discarded, drumsticks halved crosswise through the bone
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
Two 14 ounce cans coconut milk
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 star anise pod
One 2-inch cinnamon stick

Method

In a large pot, combine the turkey breast with the 3/4 cup of peanuts, the cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, lime leaves, shallots, garlic and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the turkey breast registers 160°, about 1 hour. Carefully transfer the turkey breast to a roasting pan.

Strain the broth into a heatproof bowl, pressing hard on the solids. Skim off the fat. Return the broth to the pot and boil until reduced to 8 cups, about 30 minutes.

In a very large, deep skillet, heat the 1/4 cup of oil until shimmering. Season the turkey osso buco with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook over high heat, turning once or twice, until browned all over, 15 minutes. Transfer the turkey osso buco to a platter.

Add the curry paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the coconut milk and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Add the turkey broth, fish sauce, brown sugar, star anise and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Return the turkey osso buco to the skillet. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat until tender, 1 hour.

Transfer the osso buco to a platter; cover and keep warm. Discard the star anise and cinnamon stick. Boil the sauce until thickened and reduced to 6 cups, 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Skim some of the fat from the surface and return the turkey osso buco to the sauce. Cover and keep warm.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°. Rub the turkey breast with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the turkey for 20 minutes, until the skin is lightly browned and the turkey is heated through. Thinly slice the turkey breast and transfer to bowls along with the osso buco. Ladle the sauce on top, garnish with peanuts and cilantro and serve.

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