Turkey Reuben Melts

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechwan peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 small head Napa cabbage, 1/8-inch ribbons
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup sliced scallions
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices turkey breast
  • Butter, to cook the sandwiches

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat a large griddle or 2 large non-stick saute pans on low heat.
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan heat the peanut oil until very hot.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and vinegar.
  4. 4
    Add the Szechwan peppercorns and pepper flakes to the hot oil and immediately add it to the vinegar.
  5. 5
    In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage, carrots and scallions.
  6. 6
    Toss the salad with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    Lay out the slices of rye and top each 1 with a slice of cheese then a slice of seasoned turkey.
  8. 8
    Place a small mound of the slaw (use tongs to strain off excess liquid) on the turkey and close sandwich.
  9. 9
    Butter the top part of the sandwich.
  10. 10
    Add some butter to the griddle and move sandwich around to completely coat with butter.
  11. 11
    When brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, flip over sandwich and brown other side, 5 to 7 more minutes.
  12. 12
    Slice on the bias and serve hot.

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