Thai Turkey Filo Dippers

Name: Thai Turkey Filo Dippers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 sheets filo pastry, each about 24 x 48 cm; 1 lb ground turkey; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tsp garlic, minced; ½ tsp Thai red curry paste; 4 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 ½ tsp sesame seeds (optional); Thai sweet chilli dipping sauce, for serving

Recipe GLPR25b39d9b38714c

Thai

Appetizer

30 min

128 cal

Servings: 12

Oven

SNAP eligible

Crispy golden filo pastry rolls filled with seasoned ground turkey and aromatic Thai spices. These elegant appetizers are baked until light golden brown and served with a vibrant sweet chilli dipping sauce for an irresistible starter or light meal.

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Ingredients

3 sheets filo pastry, each about 24 x 48 cm

1 lb ground turkey

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 tsp garlic, minced

½ tsp Thai red curry paste

4 tbsp sunflower oil

1 ½ tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Thai sweet chilli dipping sauce, for serving

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the ground turkey, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and Thai red curry paste. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is well combined.
Cut each filo sheet into 4 evenly sized rectangles, creating 12 pieces total. Stack the rectangles and cover them with a damp tea towel to prevent them from drying out while you work.
Lightly brush one filo rectangle with sunflower oil. Position the rectangle with one of the shortest sides facing you. Spoon 1 level tablespoon of the turkey filling across the pastry, positioning it about 2 cm from the bottom edge and approximately 1 cm in from both long sides.
Shape the filling into a compact sausage form along the length of the pastry. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the two long sides toward the center. Roll the rectangle tightly away from you, completely enclosing the filling within the filo.
Place the completed roll seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat steps 3 through 4 to form 11 additional rolls, using the remaining filo rectangles and filling.
Brush all the rolls with additional sunflower oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. At this stage, the rolls can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 8 hours before baking.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan or gas mark 6). Bake the rolls for 10 to 15 minutes, until the pastry is light golden brown and the filling has cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with Thai sweet chilli dipping sauce on the side.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Thai curry paste and filo pastry require a special stop—most Charlotte Food Lions and Krogers stock curry paste, but filo is less reliable outside Harris Teeter or Publix, and you may need ALDI for the best price on ground turkey. The 30-minute claim ignores wrapping time; budget 45 minutes with a learning curve on filo technique, which demands attention and a light hand. At roughly $1.25 per appetizer once you factor in the specialty ingredients, this works for entertaining rather than weeknight feeding, and leftover filo dippers do not reheat well. Ground turkey is a solid, economical base, but the recipe asks you to shop strategically and manage fussy pastry work.