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Low FODMAP Turkey Larb

Published Oct 17, 2018 by Em Schwartz, MS, RDN

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Low FODMAP Turkey Larb

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20-minute Low FODMAP Turkey Larb is a delicious mix of browned turkey and FODMAP-friendly Asian flavors. Serve in lettuce wraps or over a scoop of rice. 

Low FODMAP Turkey Larb in lettuce wraps

Happy Around the World Wednesday!

In case you missed it, I’ve challenged myself to share a FODMAP-friendly recipe inspired by a dish from somewhere around the world every Wednesday. It might not always be the most authentic recipe, but it will be realistic, FODMAP-friendly, and delicious. 🙂

This week we’re traveling to Laos/Thailand to enjoy a FODMAP-friendly take on larb.

Before we talk food, I wanted to say that I am totally adding “Visit Kuang Si Falls” to my never-ending travel bucket list. Those turquoise pools and cascading falls look simply amazing !!! Has anyone been?!

Anyhoo, on to larb. Larb, if you’re not familiar, is kind of like a meat salad filled with all kinds of yummy southeast Asian flavors – think: fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and hot peppers. It’s said to be the unofficial dish of Laos, but I’ve also found it served in several Thai restaurants here in the midwest.

Recently, my in-law’s made us a superb larb stuffed pepper dish. It was so good that I knew I needed to make something low FODMAP-style and share it with all y’all here on the blog. Hence, today’s low FODMAP turkey larb.

Low FODMAP Turkey Larb

Now, larb is not traditionally made with turkey – that’s more of the dietitian in me, as well as a personal preference. Instead, larb is typically made with ground pork or chicken, which you can totally sub into this recipe if you would like.

In addition to making some FODMAP-friendly garlic swaps with garlic-infused olive oil and chives, I also added some veggies to make this “meat salad’ more of a balanced meal option.

To help save time (and prevent me from burning my eyes when I put my contacts in #winning), I opted to use sambal oelek instead of a minced chili pepper. Sambal oelek is more of an Indonesian condiment, but I think its flavor works nicely in this dish, plus it means less chopping. 🙂 

All in all, this recipe takes only about 15-20 minutes to make. So, it’s great for a quick and easy weeknight meal. As suggested in the recipe, you could serve the filling in lettuce leaves and topped with carrot sticks. 

Or, you could serve this low FODMAP turkey larb over a nice scoop of cooked rice. Choose brown rice for a whole grain option and a bit more FODMAP-friendly fiber.

Low FODMAP Turkey Larb

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Low FODMAP Turkey Larb


  • Author: Em Schwartz, MS, RDN
  • Prep Time: 8 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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20-minute Low FODMAP Turkey Larb is a delicious mix of browned turkey and FODMAP-friendly Asian flavors. Serve in lettuce wraps or over a scoop of rice.


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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. garlic-infused olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. sambal oelek
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped chives

Serving Suggestions:

  • Lettuce leaves
  • Carrot sticks
  • Cooked rice
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add turkey and brown until cooked. Add red bell pepper and continue to cook until soft.
  2. Stir in sambal oelek, lime juice, and fish sauce. Adjust to taste, as needed. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow for some of the liquid to evaporate. Remove from heat.
  3. Add in cilantro and chives. Stir to mix. Serve warm on lettuce leaves topped with carrot matchsticks, lime wedges, and/or cooked rice.

Notes

Ground Turkey: Could also use plain ground pork or chicken.

Sambal Oelek:  Indonesian condiment made from red chili peppers and vinegar. It has not yet been tested by Monash University but is made from FODMAP-friendly ingredients. Read more about this ingredient here. If you’d prefer, substitute 1 small red chili pepper (or jalapeño), seeded and diced, and add it to cook with the red bell pepper.

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Lao

Keywords: Thai, main dish, gluten-free, no sugar added,

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  1. Mary Ellen says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Hi is there something I could use instead of the sambal oelek??
    Thank you.

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    • Emily says

      March 22, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Mary Ellen, Sriracha was just laboratory tested by Monash University and is considered FODMAP in 1 teaspoon servings. You could use 1 tablespoon sriracha (to keep the serving size low FODMAP) instead of the 2 tablespoons sambal oelek. If you’re looking to avoid spice, you could also omit the sambal oelek altogether. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Floyd Johnson says

    March 21, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    EM: I’m a bit miffed as to why no one has commented on these wraps yet. Before we had to worry about FODMAPS we ate Asian lettuce wraps which were delicious. This recipe looks even better and I can’t wait to try it. It’s my first day on your site and it is really what Ive been looking for for a long time. Thanks!

    Floyd

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    • Emily says

      March 22, 2019 at 5:35 am

      Thank you for the comment, Floyd! I’m excited for you to be here and hope you enjoy these wraps as much as I do! – Em

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