Curry

Thai-Inspired Turkey and Courgette Curry

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Warm the oil in a wide saucepan and gently fry minced lemongrass, ginger, garlic and optional chilli for 2 minutes without burning.

  2. 02

    Pour in coconut milk and water, add soy sauce and brown sugar, and simmer gently for 6 minutes to infuse the sauce.

  3. 03

    Cook turkey strips in the gently bubbling sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 04

    Add courgettes and simmer a further 7–9 minutes until turkey is fully cooked and vegetables tender; add lime and spring onion.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.