ديك رومي مشوي ومتبّل بشراب القيقب والزعتير
Middle Eastern 25 Mins Prep · 75 Mins Cook
- Pat the spatchcocked turkey dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tbsp salt. Leave uncovered in the fridge overnight to dry out the skin.
- Rinse the turkey, pat dry and allow to come to room temperature while you prepare the glaze.
- To make the glaze, zest and juice the lemons. Combine the olive oil, spices, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and maple syrup to create a fragrant glaze. Rub the glaze all over the turkey, then leave to marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6.
- Place the turkey skin-side up on a tray fitted with a cooling rack to ensure even cooking. Roast for 30 minutes, then lower the temperature to 180°C, gas mark 4. Quarter the onion and halve the garlic. Add to the tray and continue roasting for a further 45 minutes. Turn the turkey halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks evenly and develops a beautiful char. The turkey is cooked when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 74°C and the juices run clear. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Evenly scatter the fresh za’atar on a platter and place the turkey on top. Halve the pomegranate and place the halves on the edges along with the fresh dates.
- Carve the turkey and serve while hot.
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