Thai Rice Salad with Turkey and Mixed Greens
A Thai rice salad featuring turkey and mixed greens from Spoonsparrow delivers plenty of protein and exotic flavors to the plate.
Ingredients
- 200 g parboiled rice
- Salt
- 500 g Turkey breast fillet
- 10 g ginger root
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 onion
- 2 tsp yellow Thai curry paste
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 150 g sugar snap peas
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 2 organic limes (zest and juice)
- 2 stalks coriander
- 40 g mixed salad leaves (about 2 handfuls)
Instructions
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1.
Cook the rice in boiling salted water over low heat until just al dente, about 15–20 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, wash and pat dry the turkey breast, then slice into strips. Peel and cut ginger, garlic, and onion into pieces; finely chop with curry paste using a food processor or blender.
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3.
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the turkey strips for 3–4 minutes over medium heat. Clean and rinse sugar snap peas. Add the curry mixture and snap peas, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
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4.
Drain the rice, rinse under cold water, then add to the pan. Pour in coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, and 50 ml water; stir and simmer for about 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and remove from heat.
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5.
Wash, dry, and finely chop coriander; fold into the salad. Wash and dry the mixed greens, then serve the rice salad on plates topped with the greens.