Rolled Turkey Escalope with Parma Ham and Mushroom Sauce
(Escalope de dinde aux jambon de
parme et sauce champignon)
A simple and rewarding main course
that can also go down well as a starter in
smaller servings. The flavour combinations have an Italian/French feel to
them but there doesn't seem to be any fixed origin to this one.
These quantities are for 2 people, so
half, double or whatever depending on the number of people you are cooking for.
Turkey rolls
4 thin turkey escalopes
8 slices of parma ham (or other cured
ham)
Parmasan cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Sauce
2 shallots
50g lardons (or chopped pancetta)
20 button mushrooms
Salt
White pepper
100ml chicken stock
200ml single cream
A handful of chives
Preparation in advance
Turkey Rolls
Flatten out the turkey escalopes. Lay 2 very thin slices of Parma ham on
top of each escalope, then place a few shavings of parmesan (or sprinkle with
grated) cheese. Roll the escalopes up, starting at the thinnest end and
tie up with kitchen string or strong cotton thread.
Cooking
Turkey Rolls
15 Minutes before serving
- Turn the oven onto 200°C. In a large frying pan, heat some olive oil and brown
the turkey rolls on a high heat, turning often. Place the rolls in the
oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Sauce
In the same pan, fry the chopped
shallots and the lardons on a medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the
whole washed mushrooms and soften for 4 to 5 minutes.
Season with salt & pepper then add
the chicken stock. Reduce on a high heat to a thick sauce.
Remove the meat from the oven & leave
to rest.
Add the cream into the sauce along
with the chopped chives. Thicken the sauce for about 3 or 4 minutes.
Re-season to taste.
Serving
Untie the rolls (they will stay in
shape). Serve the rolls with a side of mushroom sauce.
Alternatives - This sauce can
be used with other dishes or grilled meats. The rolls are very nice also
if served with a tomatoes based sauce.