Day After Thanksgiving Dinner Vietnamese Turkey And Cellophane Noodle Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare Vietnamese dressing: In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and 1/4 cup cold water. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed, up to 1 week.
• Place a kettle or pot of water over high heat to bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine turkey with 1/2 cup of Vietnamese dressing; mix well. Place noodles in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water; allow to sit until rehydrated, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine peas and sprouts in a colander, and pour boiling water over them; drain, rinse in cold water until chilled, and drain again. Drain noodles, rinse in cold water until chilled, and drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine drained noodles, turkey strips, scallions, peas and sprouts. Add peanut oil, sesame oil and 2 tablespoons more of Vietnamese dressing. Toss gently until mixed. Arrange on a large serving platter, and top with chopped cilantro. If desired, add more dressing to taste. Serve cold.

Steps:

• Toast the cardamom pod, cloves, star anise, fennel, and coriander in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Place the spices onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Sear both sides of the ginger and 1/2 onion in the same skillet until lightly charred, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Place the turkey carcass, water, sachet, ginger, and onion in a large pot over medium-high eat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2 hours.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rice noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles have cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Remove the carcass, sachet, ginger, and onion from the soup. Strain the soup to remove any meat that may have fallen off the bones, if necessary. Season with fish sauce and salt. Divide the rice noodles and turkey meat evenly into 4 large bowls. Scatter the basil, cilantro, and sliced onion on top. Ladle the soup on top. Serve with a wedge of lime and hot sauce.

Steps:

• Melt butter in dutch oven, add celery and onion; cook until tender.
• Add broth, bring to a boil.
• Stir in noodles; add salt and pepper ( to taste).
• Return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are tender.
• Add turkey and parsley.
• To thicken, mix flour and water; stir into mixture and cook about 2 more minutes.

Steps:

• Place the cabbage in a bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt if desired. Drain the noodles and add to the pot. Boil for 1 1/2 minutes, drain, rinse briefly with cold water and drain thoroughly. Using a scissors, chop coarsely and transfer to a bowl. Drain the cabbage and add to the bowl, along with the peanuts, cilantro and chile(s). Toss together.
• Beat one of the eggs in a bowl and season with salt to taste. Heat 1 teaspoon of the sunflower oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over high heat, or in a wok, and add the egg. Swirl the pan and let the egg spread out in a thin pancake. Lift the edges of the pancake to let egg run underneath. It should cook through quickly. Flip over and cook for a few seconds on the other side, then remove from the heat. Repeat with the other egg. Roll up the pancakes and cut in thin strips. Add half the egg shreds to the noodles and set the other half aside.
• Place the garlic, ginger and a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle and pound to a coarse paste. Heat 1 tablespoon of the sunflower oil over medium heat in the same skillet or wok in which you cooked the eggs and add the paste and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Allow to cool slightly. Add the rice vinegar, the lime juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and whisk together. Taste and add salt. It should be somewhat salty. Toss with the noodle mixture. Transfer to a platter or a wide bowl, sprinkle the remaining egg shreds over the top, and serve.

Steps:

• Mix together the stuffing and mashed potatoes.
• Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
• With your hands, form 1-1/2 to 2 inch balls (patties will work as well).
• Place the balls on a greased baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven until heated through and a bit crunchy on the outside (about 15-20 minutes).
• While the stuffing balls are baking, make a roux, as follows:.
• Sift the flour, salt, pepper and thyme together.
• Melt the butter.
• Add the seasoned flour, one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each. (I use a whisk to keep the consistency smooth.).
• When the roux is smooth and bubbling, remove from heat and slowly add chicken broth, stirring and incorporating after each addition.
• Stir in the gravy and the milk.
• Return to heat and bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
• Stir in the turkey pieces and heat through. (At this point, you can add more of any of the liquids if the sauce is too thick.)
• Serve the turkey and gravy sauce over the crunchy stuffing balls. Any leftover vegetables can be served with the meal or a green salad would be a great compliment. And don't forget the cranberry sauce!

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to directions and drain well. Saute' the vegetables in the oil until tender.
• Add the turkey and the seasonings and mix to heat all ingredients through.
• Add the broth and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the Mushroom Soup and mix well, add more
• seasoning if desired.
• Combine the noodles with the turkey mixture and heat through.
• Serve with a salad and enjoy!