Vietnamese-style Turkey Subs Recipe

This hearty sandwich is a great way to use leftover dark turkey meat, which stands up well to the strongly-flavored dressing, made from rice vinegar, green onions, lime juice, and zesty spices. A slightly off-dry Riesling is a great match for the sandwich's intense flavors.

3 cups finely shredded cabbage (see Notes)

1/2 cup finely shredded carrots

1/2 cup rice vinegar, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/3 cup thickly sliced green onions (including tops)

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

4 cups shredded cooked turkey (mostly dark meat)

1 thick, light-textured baguette, cut into 4 sections, or 4 long rolls such as bolillos (see Notes)

About 4 tsp. Asian chili paste

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Step 1

In a bowl, mix cabbage and carrots with 1/4 cup rice vinegar, the salt, and sugar; let stand about 30 minutes.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine remaining 1/4 cup rice vinegar with green onions, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder. Whirl until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl. Add turkey and mix to coat.

Step 3

Split baguette sections or bolillos lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving halves attached at one side. Spread about 1 tsp. chili paste on 1 cut side of each. Mound turkey mixture on top, then add on cabbage mixture and cilantro leaves.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories542

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g18%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 123mg41%
Sodium 966mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 53g20%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g16%
Protein 49g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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