(POSTED: April 19, 2006)
Turkey Breast Medallions with Tomato Jam
For tomato jam 4 plum tomatoes (about 12 ounces), cored and diced (2 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For turkey medallions One 1-pound turkey breast (see Tips, below) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup polenta or coarse cornmeal 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup veal demi-glace, optional
Make tomato jam: In medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture has thick, jam-like consistency, about 1 hour.
Make turkey: Slice turkey breast diagonally into eight (2-ounce) portions. Pound these with meat mallet between sheets of wax paper to 1/2-inch thick. In shallow glass baking pan, combine flour, polenta, cumin, chili powder, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a large stainless steel saute pan over medium heat, warm oil. Dredge turkey medallions in seasoned polenta mixture, add to pan, and cook (working in 2 batches if necessary) until golden-brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
To serve: Place 1 turkey medallion on each plate, top with 2 tablespoons tomato jam, and place second medallion on top. If using veal demi-glace, spoon 2 tablespoons around each medallion.
Tips: * If you don't want to slice and pound the turkey breast yourself, look for turkey breast for scaloppini or ask your butcher to prepare it for you. * The tomato jam may be made two or three days ahead of time and stored in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Source: Epicurious Recipe developed by the kitchens of Canyon Ranch Spa
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