Canadian Turkey

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Credit
Manitoba Turkey Producers

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

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Ingredients

Turkey:

1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless turkey breast
1 Tbsp (15 mL) shallot, finely chopped
1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemongrass, minced
½ tsp (2.5 mL) Chinese five spice
1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) fish sauce

Marinated Vegetables:

¼ cup (65 mL)sugar
¼ cup (65 mL) hot water
½ cup (125 mL) rice vinegar
½ cup (125 mL) carrots, peeled and julienned
¼ cup (65 mL) red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup (125 mL) daikon radish peeled or fennel, trimmed and julienned

Sandwich:

4 - 6” submarine buns
¼ cup (65 mL) mayonnaise
2 Tbsp (30 mL) cilantro, coarsely chopped
½ cup (125 mL) English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp (15 mL) Thai or jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions

Turkey:

Cut turkey breast into ½-inch thick pieces and marinate with shallots, garlic, lemongrass, five spice, oil, soy sauce and fish sauce for 2-24 hours.
Pan-sear marinated meat over medium heat until fully cooked, turning it several times during cooking.
The turkey is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C).
Allow meat to cool and slice 1/8-inch thick.

Marinated Vegetables:

Mix sugar with hot water until fully dissolved.
Add rice vinegar, carrot, red onion, daikon radish or fennel and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Sandwich:

Heat sub buns until just crisp and slice open.
Spread mayonnaise on inside of each bun.
Add meat, marinated vegetables, sliced cucumber, cilantro and hot peppers if desired.

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