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Singapore Turkey Stew





Yields
Makes 4 servings

Notes: If you can't find Chinese five spice, substitute equal parts ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and ground anise seeds.

Singapore Turkey Stew




Leigh Beisch
 1 pound ground lean turkey
 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice (see notes)
 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
 1 can (13 1/2 oz.) coconut milk
 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1 head bok choy (12 oz.), rinsed, stem end trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
 1 can (14 oz.) baby corn, drained
 2 Roma tomatoes (about 8 oz. total), rinsed, cored, and chopped
 1/4 cup drained canned sliced water chestnuts
 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
 1 tablespoon lime juice
 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, five spice, chili flakes, and salt. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Pour flour onto a large rimmed plate and roll balls in flour to coat lightly.

Step 2
2

Pour oil into a 4- to 5-quart nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in a single layer. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly browned all over and barely pink in the center (cut to test), 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.

Step 3
3

Add garlic and ginger to pan and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, broth, and meatballs; bring to a simmer. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
4

Stir in bok choy, baby corn, tomatoes, water chestnuts, green onions, and lime juice and cook, stirring often, until bok choy leaves are wilted and stems are barely tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 463Calories from Fat 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g53%

Saturated Fat 21g105%
Cholesterol 85mg29%
Sodium 534mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Protein 27g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.