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

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