Ingredients
Dressing:
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2 lemons, juiced
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1 lime, juiced
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2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 pound ground turkey or chicken
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup water to cover
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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1 carrot, shredded
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½ cup coarsely chopped chestnuts
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3 Thai chile peppers, sliced
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3 green onions, sliced
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¼ cup chopped fresh mint
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⅓ cup chopped fresh Thai basil
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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3 tablespoons toasted rice powder
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2 tablespoons Thai chile flakes
Directions
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Whisk lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cayenne, and lemon zest together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
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Spread ground turkey or chicken in a thin layer in a large skillet; add garlic. Pour enough water into the skillet to cover the ground meat; bring to a boil. Cook and stir, breaking the meat apart with a fork, until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain liquid and transfer ground meat to a large glass bowl.
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Stir red onion, carrot, chestnuts, Thai chile peppers, green onions, mint, basil, and cilantro into the bowl until well combined. Refrigerate mixture until chilled, about 30 minutes.
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Sprinkle rice powder and Thai chile flakes over salad mixture and mix well.
Tips
This can be served as an appetizer or tapas-style. Don't forget the lettuce and mung beans on the side.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 266 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 266 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 631mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium 66mg | 5% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 568mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
