We tried this picadillo recipe: https://www.sandravalvassori.com/turkey-picadillo/. This recipe is our favorite picadillo recipe to date.
Our modifications: first, we used a mix of minced turkey (1 lb) and minced chicken (1/2 lb). Second, for tomato paste and tomato sauce, we used no-salt versions.
Third, based on our pantry, we made some substitutions: 1/2 cup caper berries (stems removed) with 2 Tbsp caper berry brine instead of Queen olives and brine; and 1/2 cup red wine instead of 1/2 cup white wine. We also added 1/4 cup Zante currants (a type of raisin). At the end of cooking, we sprinkled about 1/4 tsp of sugar for balance. We omitted the cilantro and the sazon seasoning, both of which were optional ingredients.
We served this picadillo with jasmine rice and fried sweet plantains (maduros). The caramelized maduros were a wonderful complement to the briny notes of the picadillo. (Oct. 2025)
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