Thai Basil Turkey Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice and Crispy Garlic
Turkey mince stir-fry with Thai basil, fried garlic and shallots, served over jasmine rice with lime.
- 700 g turkey mince
- 280 g jasmine rice
- 50 g Thai basil leaves
- 2 whole red chilli, fresh
- 8 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 15 g palm sugar
- 200 g long beans or green beans
- 90 ml vegetable oil
- 3 whole shallots
- 3 g sea salt
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Step 1: Cook jasmine rice according to package directions (typically 1:2 rice-to-water ratio, 15 minutes covered). Set aside.
- Step 2
Step 2: Slice garlic cloves thinly. Heat 30ml oil in a small pan over medium heat and fry garlic slices for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
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Step 3: Slice shallots thinly. Slice red chillies into rings, removing seeds if less heat preferred. Trim green beans and cut into 5cm pieces.
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Step 4: Heat 40ml oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat until smoking. Add turkey mince and break apart with spatula.
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Step 5: Stir-fry turkey for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Push to side of wok.
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Step 6: Add remaining 20ml oil to empty side of wok. Add shallots and sliced chilli, stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Step 7: Combine turkey and aromatics. Add green beans and stir-fry for 3 minutes until beans are tender-crisp.
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Step 8: In a small bowl, whisk fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar until sugar dissolves. Pour into wok and toss to coat.
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Step 9: Remove from heat. Tear Thai basil leaves and fold through gently. Taste and adjust seasoning with fish sauce or lime as needed.
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Step 10: Serve turkey stir-fry over jasmine rice, topped with crispy garlic and extra Thai basil.
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