Thai Gaprow Turkey Recipe

Name: Thai Gaprow Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 pound lean ground turkey; 3/4 tablespoon vegetable oil; 5 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 1 medium onion- sliced; 5 fresh red chillies peppers-scoop out seeds then julienned; 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder (optional); 2 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 4 teaspoons sugar; 2 TB dark thick soy sauce; 1/2 tsp shrimp paste; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; Basil leaves from 1bunch of basil- approx 2 cups loosely packed -washed well and spun dry; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro- (optional); Fresh lime juice- 1/2 lime; 1/2 TB cornstarch

Servings: persons

1.25 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 medium onion- sliced
5 fresh red chillies peppers-scoop out seeds then julienned
1/2 tsp hot chilli powder (optional)
2 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
2 TB dark thick soy sauce
1/2 tsp shrimp paste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Basil leaves from 1bunch of basil- approx 2 cups loosely packed -washed well and spun dry
1/3 cup chopped cilantro- (optional)
Fresh lime juice- 1/2 lime
1/2 TB cornstarch

1
Mix together
2
2 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
3
4 teaspoons sugar
4
2 TB dark thick soy sauce
5
1/2 tsp shrimp paste
6
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
7
Set this sauce aside.
8
Mix cornstarch with 2 TB of cold water- set aside.
9
Heat oil in nonstick wok on high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until golden. Add julienned chilli peppers with about 50% of the seeds (depending on how spicy you like it) Stir. Add onions and fry till partially soft. Lower heat to medium. Add ground turkey, sprinkle on hot chilli powder. Break turkey into bits as you stir. Add cilantro. Continue to stir and cook till all the turkey is cooked through.
10
Add previously mixed sauce and stir.
11
Then add cornstarch mixture and stir. As the sauce begins to thicken, lower heat to simmer add the basil.
12
As basil starts to wilt (30seconds), turn off heat.
13
Add lime juice.
14
Serve gaprow turkey over brown rice.

598

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.25 pound lean ground turkey, 3/4 tablespoon vegetable oil, 5 garlic cloves, chopped fine, 1 medium onion- sliced, and more.

Yes, Thai Gaprow Turkey 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.

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Thai Gaprow Turkey

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Variations & substitutions

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