Turkey Katsu Curry with Brown Rice Noodles, Green Beans & Pickled Carrot

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High protein 1/3 daily fibre New 7 plants Low sat fat Family favourite Big appetites

Turkey Katsu Curry with Brown Rice Noodles, Green Beans & Pickled Carrot

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Japanese
Food group: Poultry

This crowd-pleasing katsu curry will be a hit with the whole family. We're talking tender British turkey, coated in a fragrant blend of spices and simmered in a creamy katsu sauce, along with nutty green beans and vibrant broccoli. Brown rice noodles soak up all the flavour. Vibrant pickled carrot ribbons add the perfect crunch. Clean plates guaranteed!

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Bring a large saucepan filled with salted water to a boil
  • Pull out a large frying pan, a medium bowl, a measuring jug & a sieve

Do the prep

  • Halve the limes. Peel one carrot into ribbons. Add the ribbons to the medium bowl with the juice from a lime. Set aside to pickle
  • Trim the green beans and cut into thirds. Halve the carrot lengthways, then slice into 1cm thick half-moons (peel optional). Cut the broccoli into small florets
  • Dissolve the creamed coconut and stock powder in the jug with 200ml hot water

Fry the turkey & cook the noodles

  • Heat the large frying pan with 1/2 tbsp olive oil on high heat. Once hot, add the turkey, carrot slices, curry powder, ginger & garlic paste and katsu paste. Cook for 4 mins, until golden. Season with salt and pepper
  • Stir the coconut mix into the pan, add the broccoli, then bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-high heat for 10 mins, until the sauce has thickened and the turkey is cooked through. If the sauce is too thin, simmer for a further 2-3 mins

Build the flavour

  • Meanwhile, add the noodles and green beans to the saucepan, gently separate with a fork and boil for 3-4 mins, until cooked. Drain, then rinse under cold water and toss with 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • Toss in the cooked noodles, green beans and juice from half a lime into the turkey. Season with salt and pepper to taste

Plate up

  • Check your turkey pieces are cooked through; the meat should be white with the juices running clear
  • Serve the turkey katsu noodles into bowls, with the pickled carrot alongside. Drizzle with the chilli paste (for those who'd like the heat) and garnish with the remaining lime, cut into wedges

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