Thai Turkey Tacos

Serves 4 people

Turkey Mix

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1⁄2 cup Teriyaki Sauce (see below)
• 1 lime
• 1 head green cabbage
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Place a medium sauté pan on medium heat and add 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil.
2. Once pan reaches a smoking point, add ginger and garlic and fry for 2 minutes, moving constantly.
3. Add turkey, season with 2 tsp salt and cook the meat through.
4. Add the chopped cilantro and teriyaki sauce, mix well.

Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2⁄3 cup Mirin (rice wine)*
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/3 cup sugar (or honey)
• 2 Tablespoons chopped ginger
• 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

Preparation

1. Place sesame oil in a sauce pot on medium heat.
2. Add ginger and garlic and sweat for 2­3 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Place the rest of the items in the pot and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat
   and transfer to a container to cool.

Rice

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

1. Place rice, water and sea salt in a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.
3. Steam for 30 minutes until dry and fluffy.

Assembling the tacos

1. To finish, break whole cabbage leaves off the head of cabbage.
2. Spoon 1⁄4 cup of brown rice, 1⁄2 cup turkey mix into cabbage leaves and top with cilantro and lime
   wedge. Enjoy!

*Some ingredients in this recipe can be found in the Asian food section in the grocery store.