Thai-Style Turkey Fried Rice

Sonya01's Note:

Fried rice is always a great way to use up leftovers - vary this Thai version depending on what's in your fridge. Notes & tips Kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil are from some supermarkets and greengrocers. Tamari is a type of soy sauce usually made without wheat - look for gluten-free tamari at health food shops and some supermarkets.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 long green chilies, seeds removed, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 red capsicum, cut into 1cm cubes
• 200 g thin green beans, cut into 2cm lengths
• 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (see notes)
• 4 cups cooked cooled jasmine rice (1 1/3 cups (265g, uncooked)
• 3 cups roughly chopped cooked turkey
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari (see notes)
• 1/2 cup Thai basil (see notes or use regular basil)
• lime wedge, to serve

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, chilli, ginger and sugar, then cook for a further 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant and the sugar has dissolved. Add the chopped capsicum, beans and kaffir lime leaves, then stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are just tender. Add the cooked rice, chopped turkey, fish sauce and tamari, then stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Stir in the basil, then serve the rice in bowls with lime wedges to squeeze.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

We love fried rice, and this did not disappoint! I made this delicious dish exactly as directed, although I omitted the turkey, since I was planning this to accompany an asian chicken dish, providing both rice and veggies in one go! It did indeed go very well, you could sub any meat for the turkey (bacon would be nice), or, have it as a vegetarian dish! Simple and full of flavour, thank you for a very much enjoyed supper, Sonya! Made for Aus/NZ swap#27, April 2009