Vietnamese Turkey Bun-Cha
Vietnamese Turkey Bun-Cha
Directions
- Place the rice noodles in individual serving bowls.
- Dress the cucumber, carrot, radish cabbage, salad greens and herbs with a little dressing.
- Arrange salad mixture on top of the rice noodles. Add patties.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and crispy spring rolls.
Ingredients
- 3 oz radish(es), julienned
- 24 oz Rice noodles, cooked
- 8 oz cucumber, julienned
- 4 oz Carrots, julienned
- 4 oz cabbage, red, finely shredded
- 2 oz mixed salad greens
- 2 cups mint, dill, cilantro, sprigs
- as needed Ginger Lime Nuoc Cham Dressing, (see recipe below)
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 8 - 16 spring rolls, deep fried
Turkey Bun-Cha Patties
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the Butterball Coarse Ground Turkey with the finely minced aromatics and spices. Form and cook a small patty to make sure the seasoning is correct. Adjust as needed.
- Form the rest of the mixture into 2 oz. patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.
- When ready to plate, grill three patties per order until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. When nearly done, brush with glaze.
Ingredients
- 48 oz Butterball® All Natural 85/15 Coarse Ground Turkey
- 4 oz onion, finely diced
- 2 tsp garlic, finely minced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced
- 4 tbsp ginger, finely minced
- 2 tsp lime zest, from one lime
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp sugar, brown
- 1 tsp white pepper, ground
Glaze
Directions
- Prepare the glaze by bringing the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to a boil. Boil for a few minutes until a light syrup consistency is achieved. Set aside.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar, brown
- 1 ea lime(s), juiced
Ginger-Lime Nuoc Cham Dressing
Directions
- Place the garlic, chiles, sugar and ginger in a mortar and pound into a paste.
- Transfer to a small mixing bowl and add the fish sauce, lime juice and water. Adjust seasoning for flavor.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic, chopped
- 3 ea Thai bird chiles, chopped
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup fish sauce
- 6 tbsp lime, juice
- 6 tbsp water
