Roast turkey with Thai twist

Roast turkey with Thai twist

[This recipe works with chicken as well]

400ml coconut milk (I prefer ‘Chaokoh’ brand)

2 stalks lemon grass, finely chopped

1tbsp chopped fresh coriander

2tbsp chopped fresh garlic

3 tbsp light soy sauce, 1tbsp fish sauce, hint of granulated sugar

(optional -1 tbsp chopped ginger)

1.3kg whole turkey (if you use a bigger chicken or turkey, you have to increase the ingredients accordingly)

1)    Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Marinate the whole turkey with the mixture. Leave it in a fridge overnight.

2)    Roast the turkey in the oven. Adjust the heat to suit the size of the turkey. Brush the turkey with the mixture every now and then. Roast it until the turkey is thoroughly cooked.

3)    Serve with potatoes, parsnips and steamed vegetables.