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Pavo (Turkey) Saltado
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Add a healthier twist to a traditional Peruvian offering with Pavo (Turkey) Saltado. This medley of seasoned turkey and crisp vegetables tastes delicious in a warm ciabatta roll. Consider serving with a traditional tomato salad for an extra-appealing meal.
Ingredients
Pavo (Turkey) Saltado
Yield: 4 sandwiches
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp.
Fresh garlic, minced
1 ½ tsp.
Fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tbsp.
Fresh chili pepper, aji amarillo or serrano, thinly sliced
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Olive oil, extra virgin, as needed
1 ¼ cup(s)
Red onion, sliced thick
1 cup(s)
Grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
5 tbsp.
Soy sauce
5 tbsp.
Red wine vinegar
¼ cup(s)
Cilantro leaves
4 ea.
Ciabatta rolls, warmed
1 ½ oz.
Matchstick potatoes, fried golden brown
Directions
- 1. Season the turkey strips with salt, black pepper, garlic, ginger and chili.
- 2. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Add the seasoned turkey and stir-fry until golden brown.
- 4. Add the onions and tomatoes and stir-fry quickly, about 25 seconds—the onions must remain crisp, and the tomatoes must maintain their shape.
- 5. Immediately add the soy sauce and vinegar—stir quickly and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 6. Remove the stir-fry from the heat and mix in the cilantro leaves.
- 7. Split the warmed roll down the center and fill with the stir-fried turkey.
- 8. Over the turkey, sprinkle more cilantro leaves and add a drizzle of stir-fry cooking liquid.
- 9. Top each sandwich with fried matchstick potatoes and serve.
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