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- RecipeTurkey pie
Stir-fry turkey with basil and fried egg
Turkey isn't just for Christmas - this delicious recipe uses turkey mince in a stir fry, complete with basil leaves and fried eggs. A wholesome dinner dish that can be made in just over 30 minutes.
- 15 mins preparation
- 20 mins cooking
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, plus 2 tablespoons extra
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges to serve
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 4 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
- 500 gram turkey mince (see tip)
- 150 gram green beans, trimmed, halved
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup thai basil leaves
- 1 butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried
Method
- 1In a small bowl, combine sauces and juice. Set aside.
- 2In a wok or frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil on high. Fry eggs one at a time, adding oil for each, for 1-2 minutes or until edges are golden and crinkled but yolk is still runny. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 3Heat remaining oil in same wok on high. Stir-fry garlic and chilli (if using) for 1 minute. Add turkey mince and stir-fry, breaking up lumps, for 4-5 minutes until browned. Add beans, extra fish sauce and sugar. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and toss basil through.
- 4Serve turkey in lettuce cups, topped with egg and drizzled with prepared chilli sauce. Accompany with lime wedges.
Notes
You can use pork or chicken mince instead of turkey.
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