Description
A traditional Mexican feast for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 pounds)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups corn masa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup red salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Marinate the turkey in the mixture for at least 4 hours.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast for 2 to 2.5 hours, basting occasionally.
- Prepare masa by mixing with chicken broth and vegetable oil.
- Form masa into small cakes and cook on a skillet.
- Warm tortillas and serve with salsa and guacamole.
Notes
- Allow the turkey to rest before carving.
- Use leftover turkey for tacos or enchiladas.
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mexican christmas food, holiday recipes, festive meals