Lunch · Thai · 15 min
Thai-Style Ground Turkey Larb with Fragrant Jasmine Rice and Fresh Herbs

- Calories
- 416
- Protein
- 31g
- Carbs
- 48g
- Fat
- 12g
Ingredients
- 129 g ground turkey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 58 g green bell pepper
- 8.6 g palm sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 each chili pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 sprig scallion
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 115 g jasmine rice
- 58 g baby spinach
Method
- 01Heat olive oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 02Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, thoroughly rendered, and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 03Add minced green bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes until just softened.
- 04Stir in palm sugar, fish sauce, and minced bird's-eye chili. Cook for 1 minute until sugar dissolves and aromatics glaze the meat.
- 05Remove wok from heat. Immediately fold in fresh lime juice, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, and sliced scallions.
- 06Plate the warm turkey mixture over a bed of steamed jasmine rice with fresh raw baby spinach on the side. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.