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Flavorful Thai Basil Protein Bowl with Ground Turkey & Soft Fried Egg

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A quick and healthy Thai-inspired protein bowl featuring spicy ground turkey, fresh Thai basil, and a soft fried egg with a runny yolk, served over jasmine rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil, packed and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, warm
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Finely mince garlic and shallots, thinly slice the red chili, and roughly chop the Thai basil.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add garlic, shallots, and red chili; stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add ground turkey, crumble and stir to combine with aromatics. Cook 5-7 minutes until no longer pink and slightly browned.
  5. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Remove pan from heat and fold in chopped Thai basil to wilt with residual heat.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Crack eggs in one at a time and fry gently until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes. Cover pan briefly to cook whites evenly without flipping.
  8. Divide warm jasmine rice into two bowls. Spoon ground turkey mixture over rice and top each with a soft fried egg.
  9. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Notes

If turkey mixture seems dry, add a teaspoon of water or chicken broth while cooking to keep moist. Use medium heat and cover pan when frying eggs to achieve runny yolks without flipping. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and check oyster sauce ingredients. Sweet basil can be used if Thai basil is unavailable.

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Keywords: Thai basil, protein bowl, ground turkey, soft fried egg, healthy dinner, quick meal, easy recipe, Thai cuisine

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