Description
This Korean-style ground turkey recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground turkey stir-fried with sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then finished with a savory soy sauce glaze, chopped chives, and sesame seeds. Perfect served over rice with vegetables for a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, or to taste
For the stir-fry:
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 15 oz (450g) ground turkey
- 6 tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Mix until the cornstarch is dissolved and set aside.
- Cook the turkey: Drizzle a large skillet with sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small chunks with a spatula, until it loses its raw red color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked turkey. Stir well and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce turns golden brown and fragrant. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 tbsp water to loosen it. Stir in chopped chives (reserve some for garnish), then turn off the heat.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and remaining chives. Serve hot over steamed rice, accompanied by vegetables of your choice.
Notes
- Adjust the chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed white or brown rice and sautéed or steamed vegetables.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Ensure not to overcook the turkey to keep it tender and moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th of the recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
