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: ¼ cup peanut butter; 2 garlic cloves, quartered; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped); 1 small fresh hot pepper, remove seeds and dice; ¼ cup peanut oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Splenda granular; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ¼ cup strong tea; 6 medium scallions, trim and include white and green; ⅓ cup packed fresh cilantro; 1 stalk lemongrass (can use lemon zest from 1/2 lemon); 2 garlic cloves; 1 lb ground turkey (mixed light and dark); ½ cup instant brown rice (out of the box); ¼ cup unsweetend low-fat coconut milk (from 14 ounce can); 1 egg, slightly beaten; ¼ cup breadcrumbs (plain, dried); ½ cup thai peanut sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; ½ cup coconut milk (or whatever is remaining in the can); ¼ cup peanut sauce; 1 tablespoon raw sugar (turbinado)

Servings: persons

¼ cup peanut butter
2 garlic cloves, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped)
1 small fresh hot pepper, remove seeds and dice
¼ cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Splenda granular
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup strong tea
6 medium scallions, trim and include white and green
⅓ cup packed fresh cilantro
1 stalk lemongrass (can use lemon zest from 1/2 lemon)
2 garlic cloves
1 lb ground turkey (mixed light and dark)
½ cup instant brown rice (out of the box)
¼ cup unsweetend low-fat coconut milk (from 14 ounce can)
1 egg, slightly beaten
¼ cup breadcrumbs (plain, dried)
½ cup thai peanut sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ cup coconut milk (or whatever is remaining in the can)
¼ cup peanut sauce
1 tablespoon raw sugar (turbinado)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Coat 6 muffin pan cups with nonstick spray.
3
THAI PEANUT SAUCE:.
4
Puree all ingredients together to make an almost smooth sauce.
5
Chunky peanut butter can be used for more texture.
6
LOAVES:.
7
Pulse scallions, cilantro, lemongrass and garlic 8 to 10 times in food processor until finely chopped.
8
Scrape into large bowl.
9
Add turkey, rice, 1/2 cup each of coconut milk and peanut sauce, and the sesame oil.
10
Mix thoroughly with your hands.
11
Pack turkey mixture into the muffin cups.
12
Bake until center reads 170 degrees F (30 - 35 minutes).
13
Remove from tins to serve.
14
SAUCE:.
15
Whisk together coconut milk, peanut sauce and sugar.
16
Warm slightly.
17
Drizzle on loaves or serve separately.

1078

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup peanut butter, 2 garlic cloves, quartered, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped), 1 small fresh hot pepper, remove seeds and dice, 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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