Added by: Frost Creek
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Peanut or Coconut Oil
2 ½ # Ground Turkey
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 TBSP Fresh Ginger, Grated
1 TBSP Lemongrass, Ground
¼ Cup Fish Sauce
2 TBSP Sugar
Juice of 1 Lime
Dash of Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Red Onion, Julienne very thin
½ Red Bell Pepper, Julienne very thin
1 Jalapeño Pepper, Sliced Thin, No Seeds
Fresh Cilantro, Basil, and Mint
Method:
Preheat a Large, Heavy Skillet or Dutch Oven over medium high heat until quite hot. Add enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of pan. Carefully add ground turkey add spread out to loosely cover pan. Do not stir. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Stir well to combine. Continue to cook and stir until turkey is fully cooked and no excess liquid is visible in pan. Lower heat to simmer and add next four ingredients. Stir well to distribute. Taste and adjust seasoning level as desired. Turn off heat and fold in the vegetable garnish. Taste and garnish with liberal amounts of Cilantro, Basil Leaves, and Fresh Mint. Serve with Chile Sauce such as Sambal or Sriracha, and Crisp Lettuce or Cabbage leaves.