British turkey hedgehogs

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British turkey hedgehogs

Last updated: 17 November, 2011

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Servings

Serves 6

Preparation time

15-20 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375ºF/Gas Mark 5, 10 minutes before cooking. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Cut the whole almonds into thin slivers and reserve.
2.Place the turkey mince with the chopped onion, tomato purée and seasoning into a mixing bowl and mix together. Divide into six portions. With clean damp hands form into hedgehog shapes by shaping a ball then pulling out one end to form the snout.
3.Stud the hedgehog with the slivers of almonds and place 2 currants in position as eyes and 1 currant as the mouth.
4.Cook in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the almonds are golden on their tips. Remove from the oven and serve.

Ingredients

50g/2oz whole blanched almonds
450g/1lb fresh British turkey mince
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato purée
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
18 currants