Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine with this Ground Turkey Recipe (Korean-Style). This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but also offers a delightful blend of savory soy sauce, aromatic ginger, and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying lunchbox meals, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with rice, fresh veggies, or can be served in crisp lettuce wraps. The lean ground turkey provides a healthier alternative without compromising on taste. Whether you’re serving it over steamed rice or mixing it into a salad, this Korean-style turkey meal is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (or to taste)
- 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
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and red chili flakes; set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet; sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey; cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the prepared sauce mixture; cook for another 2 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in chopped chives and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg