A delicious mix of the familiar and the flavorful. Ingredients CILANTRO-PEANUT PESTO 2 Cloves garlic 1/4 Cup dry roasted salted peanuts 1/4 Cup scallions cut into chunks 1 Cup cilantro leaves washed, dried and packed 1/4 Cup fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 ounces olive oil TURKEY 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup cilantro leaves washed, dried and chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds Turkey cutlets cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 1/2 pounds soba noodles dry

Instructions
PESTO:
1. Place garlic, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and red pepper in the food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Slowly add olive oil, scraping the bowl as required.

TURKEY:
1. In small bowl, combine coconut milk, oil, honey, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, lime juice and soy sauce.
2. Pour 1/3 cup of mixture over turkey strips, tossing to coat thoroughly. Reserve remaining mixture. Cover and marinate turkey for 2 hours.
3. Prepare soba noodles according to package directions.
4. While cooking noodles, drain turkey. Coat large, non-stick skillet with vegetable spray and stir-fry turkey over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 2 to 4 minutes.
5. Add reserved coconut mixture to turkey and heat until hot.
6. In a shallow soup bowl, serve turkey mixture atop soba noodles. Serve with Cilantro Pesto and garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

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Yields: 6 Servings    posted as 159454
    

notes:  Republished with permission, National Turkey Federation

Cuisine:   Asian

Main Ingredient:   Turkey