Cold-Turkey (Or Chicken) Pecel With Peanut-Lime Dressing

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   ["In a small food processor, combine the dressing ingredients (use 4 tablespoons hot water to start, then add more as needed); blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning, add a pinch of salt, blend again. Scrape into a small pitcher and set aside.", "Prepare a bowl of ice water.", "Set two pots of water on to boil, putting the eggs in one; add salt to the second one. Bring both to the boil. Place the cover over the pot containing the eggs, then remove it from heat and allow to stand 12 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to the bowl of ice water. Allow to cool, then peel and slice.

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   When water is boiling in the second pot, add potatoes, scrubbed (they can be skinned later); simmer until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove each potato to the bowl of ice water (don't discard the hot water-- keep it at a simmer). I use a long-handled Chinese mesh strainer to transfer the vegetables.", "Add the pea pods to the simmering water, time them about 30 seconds, and scoop out to the bowl of ice water with the mesh strainer.", "One by one, transfer the potatoes to a cutting board. Slice them with a knife (it helps to oil the blade with a paper towel and to cut with one stroke to avoid breakage). The peel will come off of each slice easily in a single strip.", "Remove the pea pods from the ice water and pat dry with a paper towel.", "Assemble the salad:

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   In a large bowl or on a platter, arrange decoratively the cabbage, cucumber, pepper strips, tofu, pea pods, sliced egg, sliced potato and shredded turkey or chicken. Garnish with the sliced scallion and crushed peanuts. Set the pitcher of peanut sauce alongside for guests to help themselves. (You can also set smaller bowls of the scallion, peanut and egg slices alongside the main platter for a neat presentation)."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.