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Spicy Turkey Larb

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Spicy Turkey Larb

A bold and flavorful Thai-inspired dish made with ground turkey, aromatic herbs, and lime juice, served with fresh lettuce for wrapping.

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Total

35 min

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Ingredients

Serves4

Spicy Turkey Larb

  • 3 tbsp white rice (any kind is fine)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (or use peanut or grapeseed oil)
  • 1 count shallot (thinly sliced, plus more for serving)
  • 3 count scallions (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
  • 2 count Garlic cloves (finely grated or minced)
  • 0.75 tsp Kosher salt (plus more as needed)
  • 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or use chicken, pork, or tofu for vegan variation)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice (plus more to taste, plus lime wedges, for serving)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup fresh mixed soft herbs (such as cilantro, mint, and basil, coarsely chopped, plus more for serving)
  • 1 count fresh chile (such as Thai, serrano, or jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced)
  • 1 bunch large lettuce leaves (such as butter lettuce, romaine, or green leaf, for serving)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (for serving)
Servings: 4−+
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather Tools

    Prepare a large skillet, mortar and pestle or spice grinder, cutting board, chef’s knife, wooden spoon, and large platter.
  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients

    Wash and dry lettuce leaves, herbs, and carrots. Chop herbs, slice scallions, and shred carrots as needed.
  3. 3

    Prepare the Rice Powder

    Toast rice in a skillet until golden and nutty, then grind into a coarse powder. Set aside.
  4. 4

    Cook Aromatics

    Heat oil, cook shallots and scallion whites until softened, then add garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
  5. 5

    Cook Protein

    Add turkey (or tofu) and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  6. 6

    Season Mixture

    Add lime juice, fish sauce, and herbs. Stir in rice powder and mix well. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. 7

    Serve

    Spoon mixture onto a platter with lettuce leaves, shredded carrots, and herbs for wrapping.

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