Creole Turkey Stew with Tender Lima Beans, Chicha de Jora and Mint

Name: Creole Turkey Stew with Tender Lima Beans, Chicha de Jora and Mint
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Peruana
Ingredients: 1.75 lb turkey, cut into medium pieces; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 3 tbsp ají amarillo paste; 1 tbsp ají panca paste; 2 cups red onion, sliced; 2 cups tomato wedges; 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced; 1 1/4 cups chicha de jora; 1 1/4 cups chicken or poultry stock; 2 cups cooked lima beans; 14 oz yellow potatoes, thickly sliced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped mint; 3 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice; 4 cups cooked white rice

An original Peruvian stew with Creole coastal inspiration: turkey pieces gently simmered in a juicy sauce of ají amarillo, tomato, red onion, and chicha de jora, paired with tender lima beans and a fresh touch of mint. Comforting, aromatic, and perfect served with white rice.

25 minPrep

50 minCook

75 minTotal

4Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

800 g turkey, cut into medium pieces (muslo or pechuga, skinless)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g ground cumin
15 g minced garlic
45 g ají amarillo paste
15 g ají panca paste
250 g red onion, sliced
250 g tomato wedges
120 g red bell pepper, sliced
300 ml chicha de jora
300 ml chicken or poultry stock
300 g cooked lima beans (tiernos or previamente cocidos)
400 g yellow potatoes, thickly sliced
30 ml vegetable oil
10 g chopped mint
8 g chopped cilantro
15 ml lime juice
600 g cooked white rice (for servir)

Nutrition facts

per serving

540 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

43 g

Carbs

20 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

37 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Sulfites

Instructions

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1. Season the turkey with the salt, black pepper, cumin, and half of the minced garlic. Let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Brown the turkey pieces for 6 to 8 minutes, turning them so they color on several sides. Remove and set aside.
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3. In the same pot, add the red onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Add the remaining minced garlic, ají amarillo paste, and ají panca paste; cook for 2 minutes, stirring so the paste cooks without burning.
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4. Add the tomato wedges and red bell pepper strips. Cook for 3 more minutes until the tomatoes begin to release their juices.
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5. Pour in the chicha de jora and the stock. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen the browned bits. When it comes to a gentle boil, return the turkey to the pot.
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6. Add the thick slices of yellow potatoes. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, keeping a gentle simmer.
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7. Stir in the cooked lima beans and cook 10 minutes more, or until the turkey is tender and the potatoes are cooked through but still holding their shape. If you want a more concentrated sauce, uncover the pot for the last 5 minutes.
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8. Turn off the heat and add the chopped mint, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Taste and adjust with more salt if needed.
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9. Serve the stew hot with cooked white rice. If needed, keep it warm over very low heat or in a 200 °F / 95 °C oven for up to 15 minutes.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, you can marinate the turkey with the salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and ají amarillo for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking. Use cooked but firm lima beans so they do not fall apart in the sauce.

Substitutions

You can replace the turkey with chicken pieces. If you cannot find chicha de jora, use half mild lager and half extra stock, although the flavor profile will change. Mint can be substituted with a milder fresh mint in a slightly smaller amount.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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