Ground Turkey Laap Recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp. long-grain white rice

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 lb. ground turkey

1/4 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth

2 tbsp. chicken stock or low-sodium broth

Asian fish sauce

salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

2 large stalks lemongrass

2 scallions

1 medium shallot

1/2 c. Chopped cilantro

1/2 c. Chopped mint

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Small romaine or Belgian endive leaves

Lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1In a small skillet, toast the rice over high heat, shaking the skillet a few times, until the rice is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer the rice to a spice grinder and let cool completely. Grind the rice to a powder.Step 2In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the turkey and cook over moderately high heat, breaking up the meat evenly, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes. Add the stock and cook, stirring, until bubbling. Remove from the heat and stir in the fish sauce. Season with salt and black pepper and stir in the lime juice. Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir in the lemongrass, scallions, shallot rings, cilantro, mint, crushed red pepper, and rice powder.Step 3Arrange the lettuce and lime wedges on a platter. Spoon the laap on top and serve.