Vietnamese-style Turkey Subs

This is a great way to use your leftover dark meat, which stands up well to the pungent dressing. A slightly off-dry Riesling is a great match for the sandwich's intense flavors. Prep Time: 55 minutes. Notes: The bagged shredded green cabbage sold as "angel hair" works well for this slaw. Vietnamese subs, called báhn mì, often include a layer of chicken-liver pâté and/or pork cold cuts. Spread some over the chili paste, if you like, before you add the turkey. Bolillos are Mexican or Salvadoran rolls with a crusty exterior, soft interior, and torpedo shape; find them at Latino bakeries and grocery stores.

Yield: Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

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

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.

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.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

542 (23% from fat)

Protein:

49g

Fat:

14g (sat 4)

Carbohydrate:

53g

Fiber:

4.4g

Sodium:

966mg

Cholesterol:

123mg