Galopoula Gemisti (Stuffed Turkey)

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Galopoula Gemisti is a Greek stuffed turkey, often filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and vegetables, creating a flavorful and festive dish perfect for special occasions.


Ingredients:

• 1 whole turkey (about 10-12 lbs)
• 1 1/2 cups rice (long-grain or short-grain)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup currants or raisins (optional)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups chicken or turkey broth (for roasting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion and garlic until softened, then add the rice, pine nuts, currants, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir in 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid and is tender. Let cool.
3. Stuff the turkey with the rice mixture, securing the opening with kitchen twine.
4. Rub the turkey with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then place in a roasting pan.
5. Pour broth into the pan and cover the turkey with foil. Roast for 2-3 hours, basting occasionally.
6. Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to brown the turkey, then roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
7. Let the turkey rest before carving and serving.

This dish is perfect for a festive meal, full of rich flavors and hearty ingredients!

 

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Galopoula Gemisti is a Greek stuffed turkey, often filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and vegetables, creating a flavorful and festive dish perfect for special occasions.


Ingredients:

• 1 whole turkey (about 10-12 lbs)
• 1 1/2 cups rice (long-grain or short-grain)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup currants or raisins (optional)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups chicken or turkey broth (for roasting)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion and garlic until softened, then add the rice, pine nuts, currants, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir in 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid and is tender. Let cool.
3. Stuff the turkey with the rice mixture, securing the opening with kitchen twine.
4. Rub the turkey with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then place in a roasting pan.
5. Pour broth into the pan and cover the turkey with foil. Roast for 2-3 hours, basting occasionally.
6. Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to brown the turkey, then roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
7. Let the turkey rest before carving and serving.

This dish is perfect for a festive meal, full of rich flavors and hearty ingredients!

Galopoula Gemisti looks absolutely amazing! The idea of a stuffed turkey with all those delicious flavors sounds perfect for a special meal. It must be so juicy and flavorful. I can’t wait to try making this and impress everyone at the table!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

This Greek stuffed turkey sounds amazing—totally festive and packed with flavors! Love the mix of rice, herbs, and all those extra goodies like pine nuts and currants. Definitely bookmarking this one for the next big meal! 🍽