- Medium
- 200 min
- 12 serv.
- 5 synergies
- Now at its best: Honey
The classic Belgian Filet d'Anvers in halal version with turkey tenderloin. Brined in natural herbs — coriander, juniper and thyme — without nitrates or E-numbers. Thinly sliced on bread or as appetizer.
Filet d'Anvers is Antwerp at its best: dry brine, coarse coriander and juniper, slowly cooked until the meat can be sliced paper-thin. This version swaps the classic pork for turkey, but you'll barely taste the difference — the brine does the work. Three days waiting while salt and spices draw to the heart, then the oven at eighty degrees and forget about it. The result slices thinner than anything you'll find in the store, and it tastes like more.
- 20
- min prep
- 180
- min cook
- 200
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
juniper berries 
coriander seeds a-pinene + linalool enhance bioactive and digestive action
Technical: Juniper contains a-pinene (30%) with bioactive action via cell wall disruption. Coriander seed contains linalool (60-80%) that works bioactively via a different mechanism (membrane permeabilization). Together they provide broader bioactive action. Both promote digestion via bile stimulation.
What does this mean for you? Juniper + coriander seed is a classic herb combination for stews and game. The two spices enhance each other's bioactive and digestive action.
DigestionAnti-inflammatory
turkey tenderloin 
black peppercorns Piperine increases absorption of tryptophan and B vitamins from turkey
Technical: Turkey breast contains 290mg tryptophan per 100g — the highest of all common meats. Tryptophan is converted to serotonin (happiness hormone) and melatonin (sleep hormone) via the kynurenine pathway. Piperine from black pepper inhibits glucuronidation and CYP3A4 in the gut, increasing tryptophan bioavailability by approximately 30%. Piperine also improves absorption of B6 — a co-factor for tryptophan-serotonin conversion.
What does this mean for you? Grind fresh black pepper over your turkey dish. Piperine helps your body absorb more tryptophan, improving your mood and sleep. Combine with whole grain carbs (bread, rice) to maximize tryptophan transport to the brain.
SleepStress ReliefGeneral Wellness
garlic powder 
honey Bioactive synergy of garlic and honey
Technical: Garlic's allicin + honey's hydrogen peroxide (from glucose oxidase) work synergistically as broad-spectrum bioactive compounds against diverse microorganisms.
What does this mean for you? Mix garlic powder with raw honey into a pungent, sweet paste. A traditional combination.
Immune SystemAnti-inflammatory
garlic powder 
paprika Allicin activates capsaicinoids for increased thermogenesis
Technical: Garlic powder's allicin and ajoene activate TRPA1 receptors, while paprika's capsaicinoids activate TRPV1 receptors. Together they stimulate thermogenesis through two complementary TRP channel pathways.
What does this mean for you? Garlic powder with paprika in sauces and rubs not only adds flavor, but also a warming kick.
Weight LossEnergyImmune System
dried thyme honey Traditional thyme-honey drink with thymol
Technical: Thyme contains thymol (20-54%) — a powerful antiseptic that disrupts cell walls of microorganisms and breaks down biofilms. Honey adds hydrogen peroxide production (via glucose oxidase) and coats throat mucosa as physical protective layer. Together: broad-spectrum bioactive action + a smooth, protective layer.
What does this mean for you? Make thyme-honey syrup as a warm drink. Steep fresh thyme in honey for a natural, herbal drink — used since antiquity.
Immune SystemGeneral Wellness
Ingredients (10)
+8 more ingredients
Instructions
- 1 Coarsely crush coriander seeds and juniper berries in a mortar.
- 2 Mix all dry ingredients: sea salt, coriander, juniper, pepper, thyme, bay, garlic powder and paprika. Stir in the honey.
- 3 Pat the turkey tenderloin dry with paper towel.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 10 days in fridge