Chinese Five Spice-Glazed Turkey With Pancakes

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12 Ingredients

Number of servings

1 orange
2tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1teaspoons Chinese five-spice
1kilograms frozen turkey breast roast, thawed (see Tip)
1/2 cup plain flour
2tablespoons cornflour
1/4 cup milk
2 free range eggs
2tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Lebanese cucumbers, cut into thin strips
spring onions, finely shredded (to serve)

Description

Create an Asian feast to remember with this succulent turkey breast glazed with an exquisite blend of orange, soy sauce and fragrant chinese five-spice.

Method

Step 1 of 5

Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2 of 5

Cut a 10cm-long piece of peel from orange and juice orange. Place peel, orange juice, soy, sugar and five-spice in a saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes or until thickened.

Step 3 of 5

Lay turkey, skin-side up, on baking tray. Pour half the glaze over turkey. Bake for 40 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with pan juices, or until cooked through. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4 of 5

Meanwhile, combine flours, milk, eggs, 1 tbs oil and 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Brush pan with a little oil. Pour 2 tbs batter into pan, swirling to ensure batter covers base of pan. Cook for 1 minute. Flip and cook for a further 1 minute or until golden. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.

Step 5 of 5

Slice turkey and serve with pancakes, cucumber, onion and remaining glaze.