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Easy Party Appetizer | Riceberry Cups with Minced Turkey

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Thai Fusion

Category

Appetizer

Bring authentic Thai flavors to your next party with these colorful, bite-sized appetizers! Crispy Riceberry Rice Cups are filled with savory minced turkey, colorful red bell peppers, and Watcharee’s Thai Basil & Garlic Sauce. Inspired by Thailand’s beloved Pad Krapow, these delicious bites are perfect for holiday entertaining, cocktail parties, or any special gathering.


Prepare the Crispy Baked Rice Cups ahead of time, then make the flavorful turkey filling in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • ¼ bottle Watcharee’s Thai Basil & Garlic Sauce
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2–3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2-3 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper
  • 12–18 prepared crispy Riceberry Rice Cups (depending on size)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional; about 5–8 stems)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add ground turkey and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until cooked through.

  3. Add diced red bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.

  4. Pour in Watcharee’s Thai Basil & Garlic Sauce. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until the turkey is cooked through.

  5. Spoon the turkey mixture into prepared crispy Riceberry Rice Cups.

  6. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Fill the cups just before serving, and avoid leaving the warm filling in them for too long.

No. Fresh cilantro leaves are optional. You can also garnish with Thai basil or thinly sliced red chilies.

Yes. Prepare the rice cups and filling separately, then reheat and assemble just before serving to keep the cups crispy.

Absolutely! Try ground chicken, pork, beef, or crumbled firm tofu. Cook meat thoroughly; poultry should reach 165°F.

Yes. Thai jasmine rice or Japanese short-grain rice can be used to prepare the crispy baked rice cups. The texture may vary depending on the rice.

Yes! With Watcharee’s ready-to-use Thai Basil & Garlic Sauce, the turkey filling takes approximately 15 minutes. Prepare the crispy rice cups separately.

Follow our Crispy Baked Rice Cups recipe for step-by-step instructions. Riceberry rice can be used to give the cups their deep-purple color.

I'm Watcharee!

My passion is sharing the best of Thailand’s culinary traditions and inspiring Thai food lovers to create quick and healthy meals at home.

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