Thai Basil Turkey (Pad Krapow)

from: https://rockinmeals.com/2020-1-22-thai-basil-turkey-pad-krapow-gn9kn/


1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken)
1 bunch thai basil
2 shallots, sliced thinly
2-3 birds eye chilies, diced (depending on spice preference)
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsps fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but highly recommended – can sub for more soy sauce)
2 tsps white sugar
1 tsp avocado oil or high smoke point oil
Rice, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Fried egg to top (optional but highly recommended)


Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet to medium high and drizzle in a bit of oil. Add the shallots and chilies and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until soft.

2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3. Return the heat to high and add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking into bits with a wooden spoon.

4.Once no longer pink, add in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Cook for 1 minute on medium high, then add the chicken broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce absorbs into the turkey.

5. Shut off the heat and add in the Thai basil. Toss for 1-2 minutes, or until the residual heat from the pan slightly wilts the basil.

6. Add to a bowl with rice and top with fried egg and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!