Thai Turkey Larb (Lettuce Wraps)
Recipe type: Main Course or Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
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Serves: 4
 
Weight Watchers Info: 8 PointsPlus per serving (does not include rice)
Ingredients
Dressing
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice, from about 5 limes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce*
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Larb
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 (4-inch) piece lemongrass, minced (about ¼ cup)*
  • 1 Thai chile, such as prik kee noo, or 1 serrano chile, stemmed and thinly sliced*
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pounds ground turkey, preferably dark meat
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey.
  2. Set aside.
Larb
  1. 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.
  2. Add the turkey and season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving platter.
Notes
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets
Serving suggestion: sticky or steamed white rice
Yield: 2 to 3 wraps per serving.
Recipe by The Taste Place at https://www.thetasteplace.com/thai-turkey-larb-healthy-flavorful-and-easy-lettuce-wraps/