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

Stamina Kouser Kouser
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These sliders were the worst thing I have ever eaten. I would not feed them to my dog.


Rajkumar Bk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sliders were a disaster. I would not recommend this recipe.


Habeel Khan
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These sliders were terrible! The turkey was overcooked and the sauce was way too sweet.


Bishant Dahal
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I wasn't a big fan of these sliders. The turkey was dry and the sauce was bland.


Zain Lar
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the sliders turned out okay.


Md Siraj
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These sliders were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Danielle Veneziano
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I've made these sliders several times now and they are always a favorite. I love the combination of flavors.


Javier Cercas
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I followed the recipe and the sliders turned out perfect. The sauce was delicious and the turkey was cooked perfectly.


Buddika Jayasingha
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These sliders were easy to make and tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Md Towshif
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I made these sliders for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how tasty they were.


Ifti Iftikhar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sliders turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Vianney Linus
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These sliders were delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Nathan Ivy
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I've made these sliders several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they are a healthier version of the classic Asian sliders.


Annas Khan
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I made these sliders for my family and they were a big success. The kids especially loved them.


Bilal Ahmad Baloch
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These turkey sliders were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.