Vietnamese Spiced Turkey Tacos

Name: Vietnamese Spiced Turkey Tacos
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Four to six servings
Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground turkey; 8 medium-size shrimp, peeled, cleaned and ground; 1 small Thai chili, seeded, deveined and minced; 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 4 scallions, trimmed and minced; 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup coriander leaves; Salt to taste freshly ground pepper to taste; 16 large leaves Boston lettuce, rinsed and stems removed

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 20 minutes, plus refrigeration time
Rating: 4(80)
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These tacos aren’t wrapped in tortillas, but in large leaves of Boston lettuce, also called Bibb or butter lettuce, which makes them a good option for those following a low-carb or gluten-free meal plan. Traditional taco seasonings are left behind in favor of Vietnamese ingredients, Thai chiles, rice wine vinegar, lime juice and Vietnamese fish sauce.

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Ingredients

Yield:Four to six servings

8ounces ground turkey
8medium-size shrimp, peeled, cleaned and ground
1small Thai chili, seeded, deveined and minced
1tablespoon rice-wine vinegar
¼cup fresh lime juice
4scallions, trimmed and minced
2small garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1teaspoon sugar
1teaspoon nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce)
2teaspoons vegetable oil
½cup mint leaves
½cup coriander leaves
Salt to taste freshly ground pepper to taste
16large leaves Boston lettuce, rinsed and stems removed

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine the ground turkey, ground shrimp, chili, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, minced scallion, garlic, sugar and nuoc nam in a glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat until warm. Add the turkey mixture and cook slowly until the mixture is cooked through, about to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Add the remaining lime juice, mint and coriander leaves to the turkey mixture. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
Step 3
Lay the lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Put a tablespoon of stuffing in the center. Fold it closed. Arrange each taco on a serving platter.

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Sarah6 years ago

This is a great recipe! It’s quick and light and flavorful. I will for sure be making it again. Next time will add a bit more fish sauce and serve with little lime wedges as the flavor is just a tad mild as written.

rachel6 years ago

Seems bizarre to put this much vinegar and lime juice in a cast iron pan.

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