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Turkey Pho Dip

By Rick Gencarelli, Lardo, Portland, OR

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You're familiar with French dip, of course. This is pho dip! In a stroke of holiday genius, you'll use the turkey carcass to make an aromatic broth.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Pho Broth:

1 turkey carcass
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled, sliced
3 star anise pods
1 2-inch cinnamon stick
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
Kosher salt (optional)

Assembly:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
Leftover turkey
4 ciabatta or other sturdy sandwich rolls, toasted
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Tender herb leaves (such as cilantro, Thai basil, and/or sweet basil), sliced scallions, mung bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Pho Broth:

    Step 1

    Bring turkey carcass, scallions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, fish sauce, sugar, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and 4 qt. water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat, skim surface, and simmer until liquid is reduced by nearly half, 2–2 1/2 hours.

    Step 2

    Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan; taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

  2. Assembly:

    Step 3

    Whisk mayonnaise and chili paste in a small bowl to combine. (If you like it extra-spicy, add more chili paste.)

    Step 4

    Heat leftover turkey in 1 cup pho broth in a medium skillet until warmed through.

    Step 5

    Assemble sandwiches with rolls, spicy mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, herbs, scallions, and bean sprouts. Serve with lime wedges and jalapeños alongside, as well as a small bowl of warm broth for dipping.

TagsSandwichAniseHerbs & SpicesScallionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableGingerTurkeyPoultryMainDinnerDairy FreeSimmerBon Appétit

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