25 minutes
A flavorful stir-fry dish made with crispy garlic and ginger, ground turkey, and aromatic herbs.
Neutral Oil (safflower Or Grapeseed)
tablespoons
Garlic Clove, thinly sliced
each
Ginger, cut into matchsticks
0.25 inches
to taste
tablespoons
Scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
each
Red Pepper Flakes, plus more to taste
teaspoons
Ground Turkey, preferably dark meat
0 lb
Lime Juice, plus more to taste
tablespoons
tablespoons
Soy Sauce, plus more to taste
teaspoons
teaspoons
Cooked Sticky Or White Rice
cups
Basil, torn
cups
Bird’s-Eye Or Serrano Chile, thinly sliced
each
1. Infuse Oil with Garlic and Ginger
Start by combining 2 tablespoons of neutral oil, the thinly sliced garlic, and the matchstick-cut ginger in a cold 12-inch skillet. Slowly heat the skillet over medium, allowing the garlic and ginger to infuse the oil fully, for about 5 to 7 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the garlic and ginger turn a lovely golden brown, a sign that their flavors have been drawn out perfectly.
2. Remove and Salt Garlic and Ginger
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the garlic and ginger to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle them lightly with fine sea salt. This step ensures they remain crispy and flavorful.
3. Cook Scallions and Red-Pepper Flakes
Next, add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the now-empty skillet. Toss in the white parts of the scallions and cook until they start to brown, which should take about 2 minutes. This gentle browning will bring out their sweetness. Stir in the red-pepper flakes, letting them cook for a minute to release their heat into the oil.
4. Brown the Ground Turkey
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Break up the meat with your spoon and cook, letting it turn a deep brown, which should take about 7 minutes. This browning step is crucial as it builds a rich, savory flavor base for the stir-fry.
5. Season the Turkey
When the turkey is beautifully browned, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, red-pepper flakes, soy sauce, or a touch of sugar or honey if needed. This step allows you to balance the flavors to your preference.
6. Mix in Fried Garlic and Ginger
Gently mix in two-thirds of the fried garlic and ginger into the turkey mixture. This adds a delightful crunch and deepens the garlic and ginger flavor throughout the dish.
7. Serve and Garnish
To serve, spoon the turkey stir-fry over bowls of cooked sticky or white rice. Garnish with the remaining fried garlic and ginger, a scattering of cilantro and basil leaves, the green parts of the scallions, and thin slices of fresh chile for a burst of heat. Enjoy this flavorful, aromatic dish that’s sure to become a favorite.
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