Almost any type of meat, such as pork, duck, chicken, beef and even
eels can be minced up and highly seasoned to make Turn, one of the most
popular dishes in Balinese homes. Try this version and you'll understand
why. ##
600
g (1 14 lb) boneless ducks, skin removed, and minced
1 tablespoon fried shallots
1 tablespoon fried garlic
1/3 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons basic spice paste
4 bird's-eye chillies, sliced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
12 pieces banana leaf, cut in 20 cm (8 in) squares
Combine
all the ingredients, except for banana leaves, and mix well. Put a heaped
tablespoon of the mixture into the centre of each banana leaf and wrap
as described on . Steam parcels for about 15-20 minutes, until well
cooked. The above mixture can also be used for duck satay; simply add
600 g (1 1/4 lb) of grated coconut and double the quantity of the basic
spice paste, salt and pepper. Spear 2 heaped tablespoons of the paste
on a large satay skewer or stalk of lemon grass.
Helpful
hint : If banana leaves are not available, replace with aluminium
foil.
