Turkey Larb Recipe

Name: Turkey Larb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes); 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 3 small shallots, thinly sliced; 1 4 -inch piece lemongrass, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1 Thai chile (such as prik kee noo) or serrano chile, stemmed and thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat); 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated; Sticky white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes)
1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1/2 medium red onion, diced
3 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 4 -inch piece lemongrass, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 Thai chile (such as prik kee noo) or serrano chile, stemmed and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Sticky white rice, for serving

1
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey.
2
Set aside.
3
Make the larb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
4
Add the onion, shallots, lemongrass, chile, and salt to taste.
5
Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the turkey and season with salt.
7
Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the dressing to the pan and cook 2 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and stir in the mint.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving platter.
12
Serve with sticky rice.
13
Photograph by Kat Teutsch

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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: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes), 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon), 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Turkey Larb 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.

Turkey Larb

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