Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Turkey Larb

Dressing:
  • 1/3 c fresh lime juice, from about 5 limes
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey

Larb:
  • 3 tbsp 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 or 1 serrano chile, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 lb ground turkey, preferably dark meat
  • 1/2 c chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

For the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey. Set aside.

For the 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.