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Korean Inspired Sweet and Spicy Turkey Bowl

Korean Inspired Sweet and Spicy Turkey Bowl

Andrea Buckett / @andreabuckettcooks
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

Quick Pickle

  • 1 carrot peeled and grated
  • 1 cup cucumbers diced
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp gochujang chili paste
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice wine
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp dried chili flakes

Turkey

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inch ginger peeled and minced

Noodles

  • 7 oz rice noodles cooked

Garnish

  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

Quick Pickle

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir. Set aside while you make the remaining components.

Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.

Turkey

  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil.
  • Add the turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2min.
  • Turn the heat to low and add the sauce into the pan.  Cook for 3min, stirring occasionally.

Assemble

  • Place a portion of rice noodles in a bowl and top with a quarter of the turkey mixture and some quick pickle.
  • Garnish bowl with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Notes

To serve family style: Once the turkey and sauce are cooked, add the noodles directly into the pan and toss to combine. Add the green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Serve at the table with the quick pickle.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSodium: 956mg
Keyword Ground Turkey
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