Best 2 Turkey Larb Recipes

Turkey larb is a delicious and versatile Thai dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Made with ground turkey, herbs, and spices, it is a flavorful and healthy dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or salad. Turkey larb is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, turkey larb is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY LARB

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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.

TURKEY LARB

Turkey Larb image

Just saw this on Food Network,looked delish! Giada wrapped the mixture into lettuce leaves, that is what I will do.I think any lettuce can be used and I also don't think the rice is needed if you use this as a filler for a lettuce wrap. *Can be found at specialty Asian markets. Posted for ZWT6.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 167.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 31.3

Tips:

Choose the right cut of turkey: Ground turkey is the most common type of turkey used in larb, but you can also use ground chicken or pork. For a more flavorful dish, use dark meat turkey, such as thigh or drumstick meat.
Use fresh herbs and vegetables: Fresh herbs and vegetables add a lot of flavor to larb. Use a variety of herbs, such as cilantro, basil, and mint, and vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes.
Toast the rice powder: Toasting the rice powder gives it a nutty flavor. You can toast the rice powder in a pan over medium heat until it is golden brown.
Use a good quality fish sauce: Fish sauce is an essential ingredient in larb. Use a good quality fish sauce that is not too salty.
Don't overcook the turkey: Turkey is a lean meat, so it is important not to overcook it. Cook the turkey until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Conclusion:

Turkey larb is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With its combination of spicy, sour, and sweet flavors, turkey larb is sure to please everyone at the table.