Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups Paired with Gaspereau Rosé
Ingredients
1 tbsp | Canola oil |
1 1/2 lbs | Lean ground turkey |
2 | Garlic cloves, minced |
1 | Jalapeño, finely chopped |
1 tbsp | Ginger, minced |
1 tbsp | Soya sauce |
2 tbsp | Lime juice |
2 | Scallions, thinly sliced |
8 | Butter lettuce leaves, washed |
6 | Radishes, thinly sliced |
Cilantro dressing
1/2 cup | Plain yogurt |
1 cup | Cilantro, chopped |
1 | Jalapeño, finely chopped |
2 tbsp | Lime juice |
1/2 tsp | Ground cumin |
Instructions
1. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat.
2. Add ground turkey. Cook crumbled until golden and crispy, about 6 – 8 minutes.
3. Add garlic, jalapeño, and ginger; toss for 1 minute.
4. Remove skillet from heat and add soy sauce and lime juice. If turkey mixture seems dry, slowly add up to 1/4 cup water to moisten.
5. In a blender, purée all cilantro dressing ingredients until creamy and smooth.
6. Sprinkle turkey mixture with scallions and spoon into butter lettuce leaves.
7. Drizzle turkey lettuce cups with cilantro dressing and garnish with sliced radishes.
Wine pairing
With tropical fruit aromas and a subtle sweetness, Gaspereau Vineyards’ Rosé is a natural pairing for this dish!
Recipe by: Gaspereau Vineyards
Photography by: Michelle Doucette