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Vietnamese Turkey Bun Cha

Vietnamese-style turkey patties with lemongrass, zucchini, and a crunchy salad. Ground turkey is an excellent source of B12 and niacin for digestive and nervous system health.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasture-raised ground turkey
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, minced
  • 1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed
  • 0.33 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 red Thai chile, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 0.5 English cucumber, julienned
  • 0.25 large daikon radish, julienned
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 0.33 cup chopped toasted cashews
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. For the patties: In a large bowl, combine all the patty ingredients except the avocado oil with your hands, being careful not to overwork. Divide into twelve portions and shape into patties. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Working in batches, add half the patties and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Allow the pan to cool slightly. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil and continue cooking the patties. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. For the salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.
  5. For the salad: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the lime wedges.
  6. To serve, toss the salad with most of the dressing and place in shallow bowls. Top with a couple turkey patties and an extra drizzle of dressing. Sprinkle with additional cilantro, mint leaves, and chopped cashews and serve with lime wedges.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin B12
    From: Turkey
  • Niacin
    From: Turkey
  • Vitamin C
    From: Zucchini
  • Magnesium
    From: Zucchini
  • Carotenoids
    From: Zucchini
  • Oleic Acid
    From: Cashews

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Oxidative Stress
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Premature Hair Graying
    Addresses · via Vitamin B12
  • Cognitive decline
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin B12
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Stroke
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Bone Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Mitochondrial Myopathy
    Improves · via Niacin
  • Pellagra
    Protects against · via Niacin
  • Erectile dysfunction
    Improves · via Niacin
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Niacin
  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Inflammaging
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Cellular senescence
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Nutritional Deficiency
    Addresses · via Magnesium
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Carotenoids
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • UV-Induced Skin Damage
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • Obesity
    Reduces risk of · via Oleic Acid

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