Ingredients

For the spice roasted tomato salsa:

• 3 large plum tomatoes (about 12 oz. total), cored
• 1 hot red or green chile (like serrano), ribs and seeds included, finely chopped
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper

For the turkey cakes:

• 1/2 lb. diced cooked turkey (1/2-inch dice)
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 Tbs. finely chopped chives or finely diced scallion
• 1 fresh red or green chile (like a serrano or jalapeño), seeded and finely diced
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• Grated zest of 1 lime
• 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 3 Tbs. leftover turkey gravy (or heavy cream)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg, separated
• 1/4 cup fine cornmeal
• 1/4 cup olive oil