Vietnamese Lemongrass Turkey Patties with Rice Noodles

Vietnamese lemongrass turkey patties served over rice noodles with crisp cucumber and lime for an easy, flavorful stovetop dinner.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp lemongrass
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 green onions
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 lime
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

Cooking instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions until tender, then drain well. (about 10 min)
2. Meanwhile, mince the lemongrass and garlic, slice the green onions, and thinly slice the cucumber. Cut the lime into wedges. (about 8 min)
3. Combine the turkey, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, green onions, and black pepper. Shape into eight equal patties about 1/2 inch thick. (about 5 min)
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for 4 minutes per side, turning once, until browned and the centers reach 165°F. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
5. Serve the patties over the rice noodles with cucumber and lime wedges. (about 2 min)