Larb Gai Nikki-Style
Lower hutt city, new zealand.
Recipe Summary Larb Gai Nikki-Style
Bad haircuts make me crazy. Literally. I turn into a 3-year-old, crying, sniffling, ranting things like, 'My hair will never grow back!' So, when I met Nikki over a decade ago, I've stuck to her like how Bon Jovi groupies have stuck to the oh so fab Jon. On my recent visit with Nikki, I learned that not only is she an ace stylist, she apparently is the keeper of Thai cooking secrets. I'm usually dozing when Nikki is doing her hair magic… the reason why I didn't know this sooner. Anyway, Nikki shared her mom's ground chicken cooking technique for Larb Gai. Hope you enjoy it.Ingredients | Breadwinners Swaysway Crying2 lemons, juiced1 lime, juiced2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon lemon zest1 pound ground turkey1 clove garlic, minced1 cup water to cover½ red onion, thinly sliced1 carrot, shredded½ cup coarsely chopped chestnuts3 Thai chile peppers, sliced3 green onions, sliced¼ cup chopped fresh mint⅓ cup chopped fresh Thai basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro3 tablespoons toasted rice powder2 tablespoons Thai chile flakesDirectionsWhisk lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cayenne, and lemon zest together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.Spread ground turkey in a thin layer in a arge skillet; add garlic. Pour enough water into the skillet to cover the turkey; bring to a boil. Cook and stir turkey mixture, breaking the meat apart with a fork, until turkey is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain liquid and transfer turkey to a large glass bowl.Mix red onion, carrot, chestnuts, Thai chile peppers, green onions, mint, basil, and cilantro into turkey until well combined. Refrigerate mixture until chilled, about 30 minutes.Sprinkle rice powder and Thai chile flakes over turkey mixture and mix well.Serve with any type of greens or lettuce... romaine, Boston, endives, arugula, etc. You can even serve it with rice. I prefer brown.This can be served as an appetizer or tapas-style. Don't forget the lettuce and mung beans on the side.Boiling the turkey instead of stir frying it keeps it moist and helps the turkey absorb all the beautiful flavors that is Larb Gai.Info | Breadwinners Swaysway Cryingprep: 20 mins cook: 10 mins additional: 30 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings
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