Thai Koftas and Vegan Red Curry Tzatziki (Paleo, GF, Oil-Free, Nut Free)
Author: Unconventional Cooks
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients
½ lb Organic Ground Turkey
1 tbsp Lime Juice
1 tsp Red Curry Paste
⅛ tsp Salt
1 tbsp Fish Sauce
1.5 tbsp Honey
Ginger
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Sauce:
¼ cup Coconut Yogurt/ Any non-dairy Yogurt
½ tsp Red Curry Paste
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Garnish: coriander, sliced red chili, sliced cucumbers
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients for the koftas into a mixing bowl. Use you hands to mix all the ingredients together until well blended.
Divide the batter into 6 equal parts and form "long, cylindrical" shaped koftas.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium high. When the pan is searing hot, add your koftas.
Sear each side for 2-3 minutes for 2-3 minutes. It should be easier to flip if it is cooked through it should be easier to flip.
Set the koftas aside to rest for a couple minutes before serving.
In another small bowl, mix together all the ingredients of the coconut-cilantro dip. Serve the koftas warm with rice and the sauce and some fresh cucumbers.
Notes
Paleo: Not all brands of fish sauce is paleo, so check the ingredients at the back of the bottle.
Turkey Substitutes: Feel free to use beef, or pork or even chicken! Minced lamb is a great alternative and is used a lot in Middle Eastern cooking. Turkey is lot less fatty which is our choice of meat.
Recipe by Unconventional Cooks at https://unconventionalcooks.com/2016/07/15/thai-koftas-and-vegan-red-curry-tzatziki-paleo-gf-oil-free-nut-free/