This recipe for Turkey Breads combines juicy marinated turkey with a flavorful sauce and crunchy vegetables, all inside a soft French bread.
A dish that adds texture and flavor, ideal for sharing with family. The preparation includes a vegetable escabeche, a tomato sauce, and glazed baked turkey for a delicious and balanced result.
Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for those days when we want something comforting and full of nuances.
Turkey Breads (Pan con Chumpe)
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Turkey
1 Lime
10 grams of Melted Butter
2 teaspoons of Sweet Mustard
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
120 grams of Shredded Cabbage
¼ Sliced Onion
½ Julienned Carrots
25 milliliters of White Vinegar
50 milliliters of Water
¼ teaspoon of Oregano
¼ Spicy Green Pepper Julienne
¼ Green Bell Pepper Julienne
2 Tomatoes
1 Garlic Clove
30 grams of Tomato Paste
100 milliliters of Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon of El Salvadorian Relajo
12 grams of Cornstarch
4 French Bread
Chopped Lettuce
Sliced Radishes
Pickled Cucumbers
Watercress
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the escabeche, boil water with salt in a pot and blanch the cabbage, onion, and carrots for approximately 30 seconds.
Step 2 : Then, these vegetables are cooled in ice water, drained, and mixed with vinegar, water, oregano, spicy pepper, green pepper, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 : The mixture is covered and refrigerated for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 4 : Meanwhile, roast the tomatoes, pepper, and garlic in a preheated oven at 120°C until the skin is burnt.
Step 5 : Then, peel them and blend together with the tomato paste.
Step 6 : These blended ingredients are cooked in a pot with chicken broth, butter, a pinch of relajo, and cornstarch dissolved in water, allowing the sauce to thicken for about 15 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency.
Step 7 : To prepare the turkey, wash and carefully dry the meat.
Step 8 : Rub it with lime juice, then dry again, and brush with a mixture of mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and butter.
Step 9 : Season with salt and pepper.
Step 10 : In a baking dish, place some of the prepared sauce, add the turkey, and cover with more sauce.
Step 11 : Bake at 175°C for about 90 minutes, basting the meat with the sauce every now and then to keep it juicy and tender.
Step 12 : Finally, to assemble the sandwiches, slice open the French bread and place pieces of turkey inside.
Step 13 : Add a spoonful of sauce, fresh vegetables, radishes, cucumbers, and some of the previously prepared escabeche.
Step 14 : To finish, place another spoonful of sauce on top, close the bread, and enjoy a delicious sandwich full of contrasting flavors and crunchy textures.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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