Little Thai Turkey Loaves Recipe

Name: Little Thai Turkey Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium scallions, trimmed and chunked (include some green tops); 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs; 1 (5-inch) stalk lemongrass, cleaned and thickly sliced, or the zest of 1/2 medium lemon, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler; 2 medium garlic cloves; 1 pound ground turkey (preferably a 50 to 50 mix of light and dark meat); 1/2 cup instant brown rice (right out of the box); 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened low-fat coconut milk; 3/4 cup Thai peanut sauce; 2 teaspoons Asian toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoons raw (turbinado) sugar; 6 fresh cilantro sprigs, optional

Servings: persons

6 medium scallions, trimmed and chunked (include some green tops)
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1 (5-inch) stalk lemongrass, cleaned and thickly sliced, or the zest of 1/2 medium lemon, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler
2 medium garlic cloves
1 pound ground turkey (preferably a 50 to 50 mix of light and dark meat)
1/2 cup instant brown rice (right out of the box)
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened low-fat coconut milk
3/4 cup Thai peanut sauce
2 teaspoons Asian toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoons raw (turbinado) sugar
6 fresh cilantro sprigs, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin-pan cups with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2
Pulse the scallions, cilantro, lemongrass, and garlic 8 to 10 times in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade (or in an electric blender) until finely chopped.
3
Scrape into a large bowl, add the turkey, rice, 1/2 cup each of the coconut milk and peanut sauce, and the sesame oil ad mix thoroughly with your hands.
4
Pack the turkey mixture into the muffin-pan cups and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a loaf registers 170 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make a sauce by whisking the remaining coconut milk with the remaining peanut sauce and the sugar.
6
To serve, unmold the loaves onto a heated platter and garnish with a sprig of cilantro, if desired.
7
Pass the sauce either at room temperature or slightly warmed.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium scallions, trimmed and chunked (include some green tops), 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs, 1 (5-inch) stalk lemongrass, cleaned and thickly sliced, or the zest of 1/2 medium lemon, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler, 2 medium garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Little Thai Turkey Loaves falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Little Thai Turkey Loaves

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Variations & substitutions

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