Name: Poached turkey laksa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon peanut oil; 1/2 cup laksa paste; 4 cup chicken stock; 2 300 gram turkey tenderloins, trimmed; 400 millilitre can coconut milk; 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate (optional); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced; 1 bunch baby buk choy, thinly sliced; 250 gram vermicelli rice noodles, soaked; coriander leaves, fried shallots; chilli slices, lime wedges, to serve

Ingredients

2 teaspoon peanut oil

1/2 cup laksa paste

4 cup chicken stock

2 300 gram turkey tenderloins, trimmed

400 millilitre can coconut milk

1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate (optional)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced

1 bunch baby buk choy, thinly sliced

250 gram vermicelli rice noodles, soaked

coriander leaves, fried shallots

chilli slices, lime wedges, to serve

Method

1.Heat wok on high. Add oil, swirling to coat. Add laksa paste and stir-fry for 1 minute, until aromatic. Add stock and bring to boil.

2.Reduce heat to medium. Add turkey to stock, ensuring it is submerged. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a board. Slice thinly.

3.Mix coconut milk into stock with tamarind, sugar, sauce and lime leaves. Simmer, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Add buk choy and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

4.Divide noodles and turkey between serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over.

5.Serve topped with coriander, shallots and chilli. Accompany with lime wedges.

Tamarind concentrate or tamarind pulp can be bought from Asian grocers or speciality food stores. Prepare noodles following packet instructions.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%