Chinese Kebabs with Plum Sauce

Name: Chinese Kebabs with Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: Plum Sauce; 1/2 Cup damson plum preserves; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1-1/2 Teaspoons dry onion flakes; 1 Teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules; 1 Teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 Teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder; Turkey Kebabs :; 2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 Teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 Teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS, cut into 1-inch cubes As needed vegetable cooking spray; 4 green onions, cut in 2-inch sections; 1 Large green pepper, cut in 1-inch cubes

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Mar 24, 2010

30minDuration
15minCook Time
15minPrep Time
ServingsServings

Ingredients

Plum Sauce
1/2 Cup damson plum preserves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 Teaspoons dry onion flakes
1 Teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 Teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 Teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
Turkey Kebabs :
2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 Teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 Teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS, cut into 1-inch cubes As needed vegetable cooking spray
4 green onions, cut in 2-inch sections
1 Large green pepper, cut in 1-inch cubes

Preparation

Plum Sauce : In a 2-cup glass measure, combine preserves, vinegar, dried onions, bouillon granules, soy sauce, ground ginger and 5-spice powder. Stir well.
Cook in microwave oven for 3-5 minutes stirring every minute or until sauce is slightly thickened. Cool and refrigerate until service.
NOTE: Tested in a 700-watt microwave – adjust time for different wattage appliance.
Turkey Kebabs : In a self-closing plastic bag, combine soy sauce, vinegar, ground ginger, 5-spice powder and green onions. Add turkey cubes and coat all surfaces of turkey. Seal bag. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
Remove grill rack from grill and lightly coat with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking.
Thread skewers, alternately, with turkey cubes, green onion sections and green pepper. Discard marinade. Position grill rack about 4-6 inches over heat source.
Grill turkey kebabs 5 to 6 minutes per side or until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Serve with Plum Sauce.

Source: National Turkey Federation