Turkey Appetizer with Fish Sauce

4 servings

40 minutes

Turkey appetizer with fish sauce is an elegant dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of turkey with the rich flavors of tuna and anchovies. This recipe is inspired by the famous Italian Vitello Tonnato, but uses dietary turkey instead of traditional veal. The meat boiled in aromatic broth becomes surprisingly tender, while the sauce made from tuna, capers, and white wine adds a piquant depth of flavor. This dish is perfect as a light appetizer or an exquisite festive aperitif. It can be served chilled, making it a great choice for summer gatherings. The unique balance between meaty juiciness and marine saltiness makes this appetizer a true gastronomic find.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 481
• Proteins: 68.5g
• Fats: 18.5g
• Carbohydrates: 6.4g

Ingredients

• Turkey: 800 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Celery: 1 pc
• Bay leaf: 1 pc
• Canned tuna in oil: 400 g
• Capers: 20 g
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Anchovies: 4 pc
• Wine vinegar: 20 ml
• Mayonnaise: 5 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the carrots and celery, and bring to a boil in a large amount of water with salt, vinegar, and bay leaf. Boil the turkey in this broth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey: 800 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Celery: 1 piece
   • Bay leaf: 1 piece
   • Wine vinegar: 20 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Slice the turkey fillet into very thin pieces and serve with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey: 800 g

3. To prepare the sauce, blend tuna with anchovies and capers. Mix the resulting mass with wine and mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in oil: 400 g
   • Anchovies: 4 pieces
   • Capers: 20 g
   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Mayonnaise: 5 teaspoon