Quick, flavorful ground turkey with spicy-sweet Korean sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame. Ideal for weeknight meals over rice.
# Components:
→ For the Sauce
01 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (use low sodium if preferred)
02 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
→ For the Turkey
05 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 15 oz ground turkey
→ Finishes & Garnish
09 - 6 tablespoons chives, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
10 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
# Method steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and red chili flakes until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
04 - Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well to coat the turkey. Cook for 2–3 minutes on high heat, allowing the sauce to thicken and turn glossy. If the sauce becomes too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water.
05 - Stir in the chopped chives, reserving some for garnish. Remove from heat.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and the remaining chives. Serve hot over rice with your choice of vegetables.
