Description

These Coronation turkey cups are a delightful and easy way to use up leftover turkey. Featuring a creamy curry-spiced yogurt dressing combined with mango and fresh coriander, they are served in crisp Baby Gem lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy toasted flaked almonds for a refreshing and flavorful appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Turkey Filling

350g leftover turkey, shredded
150ml natural yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp mango chutney
2 tsp mild curry powder
Zest and juice of ½ lemon
1 small mango, diced
Handful chopped coriander

To Serve

3 Baby Gem lettuces, leaves separated
Toasted flaked almonds, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Turkey: Shred the leftover turkey into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure easy mixing and eating.
Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the natural yogurt, mayonnaise, mango chutney, mild curry powder, and the zest and juice of half a lemon until combined. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded turkey, diced mango, and chopped coriander into the bowl with the dressing. Mix everything thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the curry yogurt sauce.
Prepare the Lettuce Cups: Separate the Baby Gem lettuces into individual leaves, creating small cups or boats suitable for holding the turkey mixture.
Assemble and Serve: Spoon the turkey mixture onto each lettuce leaf generously. Sprinkle toasted flaked almonds on top for added crunch and a nutty flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the lettuce.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for using up leftover cooked turkey from a roast dinner.
For added heat, you can increase the curry powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Use fresh mango for sweetness and texture; canned mango will alter the flavor and texture.
To toast flaked almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
This dish is best served fresh as the lettuce can wilt if prepared too far in advance.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: British

Keywords: coronation turkey, leftover turkey recipe, lettuce cups, curry yogurt dressing, mango chutney, easy appetizer