LIGHTENED-UP ASIAN TURKEY SLIDERS

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Loaded with protein and veggies, these Southeast Asian-inspired sliders are perfect for a hungry crowd. Be sure to buy regular ground turkey, not lean: The mix of dark and white meat has more flavor. You can prepare the meat mixture on the cookie sheet a few hours ahead, refrigerate and cook just before serving. Let your guests choose their toppings (but suggest a squeeze of lime juice - our tasters loved it!).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (3 sliders per person)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
2 pounds ground turkey (not lean)
1 large egg
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
24 thin slices of cucumber (from 1 small cucumber)
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
For serving:
24 large Bibb lettuce leaves
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Lime wedges
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Sriracha sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Special equipment: a 10-by-15-inch broiler-safe rimmed baking sheet
  • Position an oven rack 4 to 5 inches from the heating element, and preheat the broiler. Brush a 10-by-15-inch broiler-safe rimmed baking sheet with the oil.
  • Put the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, scallions, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl, and mix gently, just enough to incorporate evenly. Drop mounds of the mixture all around the prepared baking sheet, and press them into an even layer. Score the meat into 24 even squares, cutting down almost all the way. Brush the top with the hoisin sauce. Broil until the meat is browned and glazed and registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Carefully pour off any excess liquid from the cookie sheet. Rescore the meat into 24 sliders, then follow the score lines with a spatula to divide. Top each slider with a cucumber slice and a cilantro leaf.
  • While the sliders are cooking, arrange the lettuce, remaining cilantro, carrots, onions and lime wedges on a serving platter. Put the peanuts and Sriracha if using in small serving bowls. Slide a spatula in the pan and let guests build their sliders with their desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 100 milligrams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Churchchel Lope
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I can't wait to try these sliders. They look so delicious!


Prakash bhujel Prakash bhujel
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These sliders are a great way to use up leftover turkey. They're also a healthier option than traditional sliders.


Lovely Lovely
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I've made these sliders several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste great.


Femi Adedugbe
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These sliders are amazing! I love the combination of flavors. They're perfect for a party or a potluck.


Honey St Germaine
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I love these sliders! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


THAMIPILLAL SHANMUGAM
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These sliders are delicious! The turkey is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


MG shorry
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these sliders were really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the sliders are very moist.


yao SABA
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These sliders are so easy to make and they taste great. I love that they're a healthier option than traditional sliders.


Memphis Bob
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I made these sliders for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The sauce is especially good.


Susan Mohammed
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These turkey sliders are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The flavors are amazing and the sliders are so juicy. I will definitely be making these again!