Turkey with Pumpkin

Ingredients

• 400 g turkey breast fillet
• 300 g pumpkin flesh
• 1 star anise
• Salt
• Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp clarified butter
• 100 g whipping cream
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 fresh bay leaves (for garnish strips)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Cut the pumpkin flesh into bite-sized pieces and cook in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

2. 2.

   Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper. In a oven-safe skillet, sear one side in 1 tbsp clarified butter until golden, flip, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 12 minutes to finish cooking.

3. 3.

   Whisk turmeric into the cream and pour over the meat during the last 3 minutes of baking.

4. 4.

   Sauté the pumpkin in the remaining clarified butter for 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. 5.

   For serving, slice the turkey breast into thick pieces and arrange on a plate with sauce and pumpkin, garnishing with bay leaf strips and star anise.