Spicy Turkey Stir-Fry With Crisp Garlic and Ginger

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

neutral oil, such as safflower or grapeseed

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

(2-inch) knob ginger, cut into matchsticks

Fine sea salt

2 tbsp

coconut oil or more neutral oil

scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced

1/4 tsp

red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste

1 lb

ground turkey, preferably dark meat (or use ground pork)

2 tbsp

lime juice, plus more to taste

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1/2 tsp

soy sauce, plus more to taste

1/2 tsp

sugar or honey (optional)

Cooked sticky or white rice, for serving

2/3 cup

cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving

1/3 cup

torn basil leaves (or use more cilantro), for serving

fresh bird’s-eye or serrano chile, thinly sliced, for serving