THAI TURKEY LARB
Dressing
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 Tablespoons fish sauce
3 Tablespoons honey
Larb
1 Tablespoon Canola oil (or canola spray)
½ red onion, diced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2-3 stalks lemongrass (use only the tender inner part of the bottom 2-3 inches), minced (I used 3 stalks)
1 Thai chile, such as prik kee noo or 1 serrano chille, stemmed and thinly sliced (I used 2 Thai chiles)
Kosher salt
1½ pounds ground turkey
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Freshly ground pepper
1 head butter lettuce, leaved separated
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce and honey. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil (or spray) over medium heat. Add the onion, shallots, lemongrass, chili, 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 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.