Little Thai Turkey Loaves |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These are lucious little loaves cooked in a muffin tin. You can chop the scallions, cilantro, lemongrass and garlic together in a food processor to save time. This recipe needs no salt or pepper. You can buy Thai Peanut Sauce already made, but I've included a recipe in case you like making your own. Judge the hot pepper by your own tastes. Ingredients:
1/4 cup peanut butter |
2 garlic cloves, quartered |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped) |
1 small fresh hot pepper, remove seeds and dice |
1/4 cup peanut oil |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 tablespoons splenda granular |
2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1/4 cup strong tea |
6 medium scallions, trim and include white and green |
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro |
1 stalk lemongrass (can use lemon zest from 1/2 lemon) |
2 garlic cloves |
1 lb ground turkey (mixed light and dark) |
1/2 cup instant brown rice (out of the box) |
1/4 cup unsweetend low-fat coconut milk (from 14 ounce can) |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain, dried) |
1/2 cup thai peanut sauce |
2 tablespoons sesame oil |
1/2 cup coconut milk (or whatever is remaining in the can) |
1/4 cup peanut sauce |
1 tablespoon raw sugar (turbinado) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Coat 6 muffin pan cups with nonstick spray.
3. THAI PEANUT SAUCE:.
4. Puree all ingredients together to make an almost smooth sauce.
5. Chunky peanut butter can be used for more texture.
6. LOAVES:.
7. Pulse scallions, cilantro, lemongrass and garlic 8 to 10 times in food processor until finely chopped.
8. Scrape into large bowl.
9. Add turkey, rice, 1/2 cup each of coconut milk and peanut sauce, and the sesame oil.
10. Mix thoroughly with your hands.
11. Pack turkey mixture into the muffin cups.
12. Bake until center reads 170 degrees F (30 - 35 minutes).
13. Remove from tins to serve.
14. SAUCE:.
15. Whisk together coconut milk, peanut sauce and sugar.
16. Warm slightly.
17. Drizzle on loaves or serve separately.
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