Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps

Name: Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 0.25 cup lime juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 0.33 cup thinly sliced scallions; 1 red Thai chile, finely chopped; 0.25 cup chicken stock or water; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 0.5 cup torn fresh mint leaves; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1-2 Little Gem or cos lettuce heads, leaves separated; 0.5 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks; 1 cup shredded white or purple cabbage; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Thai larb-style ground turkey in lettuce cups with fresh herbs and lime. A high-protein, low-carb meal.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

0.25 cup lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
0.33 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 red Thai chile, finely chopped
0.25 cup chicken stock or water
1 lb ground turkey
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
0.5 cup torn fresh mint leaves
0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1-2 Little Gem or cos lettuce heads, leaves separated
0.5 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 cup shredded white or purple cabbage
1 large carrot, julienned
1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, scallions, and chile; set the sauce aside.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken stock and ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces as it begins to brown. Add the shallot and cook for another 4 minutes, until the shallot has softened and the turkey is no longer pink throughout. Cool for 5 minutes. Add the turkey to the sauce and toss to combine. Stir in the mint and cilantro.
Arrange the lettuce cups on a platter, fill with scoops of turkey larb, and add cucumber, cabbage, and carrot for garnish. Serve with lime wedges.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

Vitamin B12
From: Turkey
Niacin
From: Turkey
Lactucin
From: Lettuce

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

Oxidative Stress
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Premature Hair Graying
Addresses · via Vitamin B12
Cognitive decline
Reduces risk of · via Vitamin B12
Cardiovascular Disease
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Stroke
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Bone Fracture
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Sarcopenia
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Osteoporosis
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Mitochondrial Myopathy
Improves · via Niacin
Pellagra
Protects against · via Niacin
Erectile dysfunction
Improves · via Niacin
Parkinson's disease
Protects against · via Niacin
Insomnia
Improves · via Lettuce
Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
Reduces risk of · via Cilantro
Gout
Reduces risk of · via Cilantro

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