Turkey Larb

Submitted by Scoutie

"Just saw this on Food Network,looked delish! Giada wrapped the mixture into lettuce leaves, that is what I will do.I think any lettuce can be used and I also don't think the rice is needed if you use this as a filler for a lettuce wrap. *Can be found at specialty Asian markets. Posted for ZWT6."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Dressing

• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice, from about 5 limes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons fish, sauce*
• 2 tablespoons honey

• Larb

• 3 tablespoons vegetables or 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄2 red onion, diced
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• lemongrass, minced (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 Thai chiles, such as prik kee noo or 1 serrano chili, stemmed and thinly sliced*
• kosher salt
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey, preferably dark meat
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

directions

1. Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey.
2. Set aside.
3. Larb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion, shallots, lemongrass, chile, and salt, to taste. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the turkey and season with salt.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint.
9. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
10. Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with sticky rice.

Reviews

[ColoradoCooking]

I’ve been wanting to make this for awhile. I’m sorry I didn’t sooner. Seriously, no need to go out and get it. This is a huge hit. I read the reviews over at Food Network and made some changes. No way would 2 T. Fish sauce work, overkill! You only need a little and it goes a long way. I used ground white turkey, 2 Thai chiles, garlic, 2 t. Red Boat fish sauce (it’s the best). The lemongrass was the perfect amount noted in the recipe. Added a little more slivered red onion in with the sauce and added basil and cilantro. Amazing!

 

[MarraMamba]

This is one of my favorite thai dishes. It is low calorie, full of fabulous aromas and flavors while making a perfect hot weather meal. I used 1 tb of honey and 1 tbs of splenda. Also added some crushed peanuts to the larb.

 

[Abi Fae]

This was wonderful!! I didn't have any turkey so I used beef, but no other changes. This was quick and easy and I'm planning on tossing it in with a cabbage salad using more of the dressing for a cool lunch this week. Thank you for posting it!!