8 Cloves garlic
1 c dry roasted salted peanuts
3/4 c scallions, rough chop
1 qt cilantro leaves, washed, dried and packed
1 c freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes
12 oz olive oil
2 c coconut milk
1 c olive oil
1 c honey
1 c cilantro leaves, washed, dried and chopped
8 Cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c curry powder
2-1/2 tbsp chili powder
2-1/2 tbsp cumin
1/4 c freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 c soy sauce
As needed hot oil for stir-fry
6 lbs TURKEY CUTLETS, cut into 1/2-inch strips
6 lbs soba noodles, dry
As needed cilantro leaves for garnish
As needed lime wedges for garnish
CILANTRO-PEANUT PESTO
Place garlic, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and red pepper in the food processor and puree until smooth.
Slowly add olive oil, scraping the bowl as required.
TURKEY CUTLETS
Combine coconut milk, oil, honey, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, lime juice and soy sauce.
Pour 1-1/2 cups of coconut mixture over turkey strips, tossing to coat thoroughly. Reserve remaining mixture. Cover and marinate turkey for 2 hours.
Prepare soba noodles according to package directions.
While cooking noodles, drain turkey. Stir-fry turkey over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Add reserved coconut mixture to turkey and heat until hot.
SERVICE
For each serving: arrange noodles in shallow bowls and top with turkey mixture.
Serve with Cilantro Pesto and garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
Total Calories 930
Calories from Fat 320
Total Fat 36 g
% Daily Total Fat 55
Saturated Fat 9 g
% Daily Saturated Fat 45
Cholesterol 75 g
% Daily Cholesterol 25
Sodium 520 mg
% Daily Sodium 22
Total Carbohydrates 108 g
% Daily Total Carbohydrates 36
Dietary Fiber 7 g
% Daily Dietary Fiber 28
Sugars 12 g
Protein 51 g
% Daily Protein 10
% Daily Vitamin C 10
% Daily Calcium 6
% Daily Iron 25