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Wasabi Sesame Grilled Turkey

  • Breast
  • Dinner
  • Everyday

The combination of Ontario turkey and a spicy wasabi sauce, adds some zip to this delicious  Japanese inspired recipe.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) sodium reduced soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) wasabi powder or paste
  • 1 boneless skinless Ontario turkey breast, about 1½ lb/750 g
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sticky rice
  • 2 cups (500 mL) turkey or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) toasted sesame seeds

Wasabi Sauce

  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) light mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) rice vinegar
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) wasabi powder or paste

Instructions

  • To make the wasabi sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic and wasabi powder in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large resealable bag, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and wasabi powder. Add turkey, close bag and move around to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • Place turkey on greased grill over medium heat and grill, turning once for about 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside and thermometer reaches 170 F (77 C). Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, bring rice and broth to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed. Stir in cilantro.
  • Divide rice among 6 plates and top with sliced turkey. Drizzle with wasabi sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
  • Per serving: About 310 cal, 31 g pro, 6 g total fat (1 g sat fat), 29 g carb, 1 g fibre, 79 mg chol, 611 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 13%, calcium 2%, vit A 0%, vit C 0%

Chef's Tips

  • Place turkey on small baking sheet and roast in 400°F (200°C) oven for about 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside and thermometer reaches 170°F (77°C).
  • For spice lovers, increase the wasabi to 1/2 tsp (2 mL) in the sauce before serving.

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