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Thai-Style Roasted Turkey Parts

Recipe by Pailin's Kitchen on YouTubeAdded 11 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 1 hour to cook. A flavorful Thai-inspired take on Thanksgiving turkey, using marinated breast, thigh, and drumsticks roasted on a fragrant bed of lemongrass, lime leaves, shallots, and garlic. The rich coconut‑milk gravy adds a silky, aromatic finish, making the meal both juicy and aromatic.

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Method

  1. Combine the orange-colored paste with the greenish paste in a stone mortar, then add a clear liquid and crush everything with a pestle until a smooth sauce forms.

  2. Marinate the turkey breast, thigh, and drumsticks in the dark brown sauce.

  3. Arrange lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, sliced shallots, and pounded garlic on a baking sheet.

  4. Place the marinated turkey pieces on the baking sheet atop the Thai herb bed.

  5. Roast the turkey in the oven, flipping once, until cooked through.

  6. Remove the turkey pieces and let rest while making gravy.

  7. Combine the pan drippings with the turkey marinade and simmer.

  8. Stir in coconut milk to enrich the gravy.

  9. Carve the cooked turkey meat into slices.

  10. Serve the sliced turkey with the coconut‑infused gravy.

Tips while you cook

Prepare the herb bed first
Arrange lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, sliced shallots, and pounded garlic on the baking sheet before adding the turkey.
Flip turkey once
Turn the turkey pieces halfway through roasting.
Rest turkey while making gravy
Let the roasted turkey rest after removing it from the oven, using that time to prepare the gravy.
Add coconut milk at the end
Stir coconut milk into the simmering gravy just before serving to enrich the sauce.

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