Chinese Five Spice Turkey Tacos With Sesame Oil Sour Cream
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
169 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chinese Five Spice Turkey Tacos With Sesame Oil Sour Cream
Description
The recipe starts by quickly stir-frying shredded turkey breast in olive oil and Chinese five spice powder to infuse the meat with a warm, complex blend of star anise, cinnamon, fennel, and clove flavors. After cooking, the meat is set aside while sesame oil is whisked into sour cream to create a smooth, flavorful sauce with nutty hints. Soft tortillas are then filled with the spiced turkey, crisp vegetables including bean sprouts, sliced radish, mild chili, and scallions, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and fresh cilantro. The sesame oil sour cream tops the tacos, adding moisture and a subtle depth.
This fusion taco offers a contrast of textures and flavors: the tender turkey is aromatic and lightly spiced; the fresh vegetables add crunch and brightness; the pomegranate seeds contribute bursts of sweetness; and the sesame sour cream ties it together with creamy umami. It can be served as a casual lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chinese Five Spice Turkey
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 340 g (12oz) turkey breast shredded, cooked
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice
For the Sesame Oil Sour Cream
- 6 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
For the Tacos
- 1 tortillas pack
- bean sprout
- radish sliced
- mild chili deseeded and sliced
- spring onions scallions, slices
- pomegranate seeds
- Coriander cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot, and add in the chicken and Chinese five spice, mix well and stir-fry for 2 mins. Switch off the heat and set aside.
- Mix together the sour cream and sesame oil.
- Assemble the tacos by filling the tortillas with the spiced turkey breast, the vegetables, pomegranate seeds, coriander and top with the sesame sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1095mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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