Yield: 24 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: Asian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Stir Fry   Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks

Cilantro-Peanut Pesto

8 Cloves garlic

1 Cup dry roasted salted peanuts

3/4 Cup scallions, rough chop

1 Quart cilantro leaves, washed, dried and packed

1 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

12 Ounces olive oil

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

2 Cups coconut milk

1 Cup olive oil

1 Cup honey

1 Cup cilantro leaves, washed, dried and chopped

8 Cloves garlic, minced

1/2 Cup curry powder

2-1/2 Tablespoons chili powder

2-1/2 Tablespoons cumin

1/4 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/4 Cup soy sauce

As needed hot oil for stir-fry

6 Pounds TURKEY CUTLETS, cut into 1/2-inch strips

6 Pounds soba noodles, dry

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

As needed cilantro leaves for garnish

As needed lime wedges for garnish

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.

Chef: Recipe developed by Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, VA.

Nutrition Facts Calories 930   Calories from Fat 320 % Daily Value* Total Fat 36g 55% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 75mg 25% Sodium 520mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 108g 36% Dietary Fiber 7g 28% Sugars 12g   Protein 51g   Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 6% Iron 25% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4