Best Turkey Larb Recipes

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup fresh lime juice, from about 5 limes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
2 tablespoons fish sauce*
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1/2 red onion, diced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 (4-inch) piece lemongrass, minced (about 1/4 cup)*
1 Thai chile, such as prik kee noo, or 1 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
Serving suggestion: sticky or steamed white rice

Steps:

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey. Set aside.
Larb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, shallots, lemongrass, chile, and salt, to taste. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with sticky rice.

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Provided by Scoutie

Categories Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup fresh lime juice, from about 5 limes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
2 tablespoons fish, sauce*
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons vegetables or 3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 red onion, diced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
lemongrass, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 Thai chiles, such as prik kee noo or 1 serrano chili, stemmed and thinly sliced*
kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, preferably dark meat
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
fresh ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey.
Set aside.
Larb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, shallots, lemongrass, chile, and salt, to taste. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the turkey and season with salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with sticky rice.