Turkey Cakes with Spicy Roasted Tomato Salsa

These are great with a salad for lunch. Or you could shape smaller patties and serve them with drinks. For a milder salsa, remove the chile's ribs and seeds before chopping.


Turkey Cakes with Spicy Roasted Tomato Salsa


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Ingredients
 
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For the spice roasted tomato salsa:
  • 3  large  plum tomatoes (about 12 ounces total), coredOn Sale
  • 1    hot red or green chile (like serrano), ribs and seeds included, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh cilantro leavesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  kosher saltOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground pepperOn Sale
For the turkey cakes:
  • 1/2  pound  diced cooked turkey (1/2-inch dice)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro leavesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  finely chopped chives or finely diced scallionOn Sale
  • 1    fresh red or green chile (like a serrano or jalapeno), seeded and finely dicedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  fresh breadcrumbsOn Sale
  •     Grated zest of 1 limeOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh lime juiceOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  leftover turkey gravy (or heavy cream)On Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1    egg, separatedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  fine cornmealOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  olive oilOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Set them cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook until the skins split and the tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes. Let them cool slightly before removing their skins. Put the skinned tomatoes in the food processor with the remaining ingredients. Process until well blended. Adjust the seasonings and serve alongside the patties.
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Put the diced turkey in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and add the cilantro, chives or scallion, chile, breadcrumbs, lime zest, lime juice, and gravy or cream; mix until well combined. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the egg yolk.
3.
With wet hands, mold the mixture into eight patties 1/2 inch thick; they should only just hold together. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4.
Put a baking sheet in the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the cornmeal in a shallow bowl. Whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon cold water. Dip the patties into the egg white and then coat with the cornmeal. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat; add the olive oil, and when it's hot, add the patties. Cook on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side (work in batches if necessary). Transfer the patties to the heated baking sheet in the oven. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve with the roasted tomato salsa.

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