Monday, February 18, 2013

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps



-1 tablespoon peanut oil or olive oil
-1 shallot, thinly sliced
-2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
-2 tablespoons garlic, minced
-1 ½ pounds ground turkey Healthier Option: use ground white turkey
-1 tablespoon fish sauce
-3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-1 teaspoon chili sauce or more depending on desired heat
-1 cup of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
-1 teaspoon of ground mint (if you have fresh use that)
-1 large head of butter lettuce, Boston lettuce or iceberg
Garnish with crushed peanuts, chopped shallots and a slice of lime


Heat oil in a pan over medium-high flame. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add ground turkey. Break up and stir, so that the turkey is cooking evenly. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and chili sauce. Stir and cook until turkey is almost browned, about 3-5 minutes. Add cilantro and mint and cook for another minute or two.
While the turkey is cooking, wash lettuce and separate leaves.
When serving, place a spoonful of turkey into the lettuce and add peanuts and shallots. Serve with a slice of lime. 

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