Description
These Thai spiced turkey patties are a flavorful and healthy meal option featuring minced turkey infused with fresh lemongrass, lime, chilli, and coriander. Served alongside a vibrant noodle salad tossed with stir-fry vegetables and zesty lime juice, this dish offers a balanced blend of protein, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a quick yet exotic dinner, these patties are grilled to juicy perfection and complemented with optional sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Turkey Patties
- 400g turkey breast or fillet, roughly chopped
- 1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- Small bunch coriander, chopped, divided
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped, divided
- Black pepper, to taste
Noodle Salad
- 2 nests medium wheat noodles
- 300g pack mixed peppers stir-fry vegetables
- Sweet chilli sauce, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Mixture: Place the roughly chopped turkey breast in a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Add the finely chopped lemongrass, crushed garlic, lime zest, half of the soy sauce, half of the chopped coriander, and half of the chopped red chilli. Pulse again until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form Patties: Transfer the turkey mixture to a mixing bowl, season with black pepper, and mix lightly. Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties.
- Grill the Patties: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the patties on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the patties are thoroughly cooked and reach an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
- Prepare the Noodle Salad: While the patties are grilling, soak the medium wheat noodles according to the package instructions, then drain well. In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles with the mixed peppers stir-fry vegetables.
- Dress the Salad: Add the remaining soy sauce, lime juice, and the rest of the chopped coriander and chilli to the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss everything thoroughly to combine and evenly distribute the flavors.
- Serve: Divide the noodle salad between plates and serve alongside the hot Turkish patties. Offer sweet chilli sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the turkey patties thoroughly to avoid any food safety risks.
- You can substitute medium wheat noodles with rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
- If preferred, replace red chilli with a milder pepper or omit for less heat.
- Fresh lemongrass can be substituted with a teaspoon of lemongrass paste if unavailable.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated and reheated but are best consumed fresh for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: Thai turkey patties, grilled turkey patties, noodle salad, healthy Thai recipe, lemongrass turkey, stir-fry vegetables, lime noodle salad
