Wondering what to do with all the leftover turkey? Try this easy recipe using your turkey to make a delicious pad thai. It’s a light and refreshing dish, especially after the over indulging on Thanksgiving. Give it try. If you don’t have left over turkey save the recipe for when you have leftover chicken or for a fast weeknight dinner use a store bought roasted chicken.

From by the bay wishing you delicious leftover food memories!

Maryann

Turkey Pad Thai

Serves 6

Ingredients for Sauce

• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes

Ingredients Pad Thai

• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon shallots, chopped
• 1 cup shredded turkey meat
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 package pad Thai brown rice noodles, cooked according to directions
• 5 ounces bean sprouts
• 1 cup chopped napa cabbage

Ingredients to garnish

• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup scallions, sliced thinly
• 1 lime cup into wedges

Directions

In a small bowl place all the ingredients for the sauce, whisk well and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan. Add garlic, shallots and turkey. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic and shallots are softened. Set aside. Heat remaining oil, then add the eggs and scramble, reduce heat and add sauce, cabbage and noodles. Mix well. Add back the turkey mixture along with bean sprouts and mix well again. Turn pad Thai on to a platter , top with garnish and serve immediately.