Pancetta- and Sesame-Coated Turnips

Name: Pancetta- and Sesame-Coated Turnips
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 16 very thin pancetta slices (Italian bacon; about one 3-ounce package); 1 kilogram 1/2 cups sesame seeds (about; 2 larges turnips (each about 8 ounces), peeled, each cut into 8 wedges; 4 servings Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Pancetta- and Sesame-Coated Turnips might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 47g of protein, 142g of fat, and a total of 1612 calories. This recipe covers 57% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have turnips, pancetta, sesame seeds, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the sesame seeds you could follow this main course with the Sesame Banana Bread as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Wrap 1 pancetta slice around 1 turnip wedge, covering most of turnip. Repeat with remaining pancetta slices and turnip wedges.

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Pancetta

Turnip

Wrap

Line rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper.

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Baking Sheet

Whisk egg in medium bowl to blend and place sesame seeds in another medium bowl. Dip each pancetta-wrapped turnip wedge into beaten egg to coat, then dip into sesame seeds, turning to coat generously on all sides.

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Sesame Seeds

Pancetta

Turnip

Dip

Egg

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Whisk

Bowl

Place on prepared baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Turnips can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

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Turnip

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Baking Sheet

Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Oven

Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy medium saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, add sesame-coated turnip wedges to oil, and deep-fry until sesame seeds are golden, about 1 minute (turnips will be very crunchy).

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Cooking Oil

Sesame Seeds

Turnip

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Kitchen Thermometer

Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Transfer turnips to paper towels to drain. Arrange turnips on rimmed baking sheet and bake just until turnips are beginning to soften, about 7 minutes.

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Turnip

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels