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Korean Ground Turkey Recipe

Korean Ground Turkey Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make Korean Ground Turkey recipe served over white rice and accompanied by a zesty cucumber and carrot salad. This dish is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors.


Ingredients

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For the Korean Ground Turkey:

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch green onions (separate half for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 stalks celery (about 1/2 cup chopped)

For the Sauce:

  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

For the Cucumber and Carrot Salad:

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 3/4 cup English cucumbers, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Cucumber and Carrot Salad: Mix sugar, salt, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Add carrots and cucumbers, toss well, and refrigerate.
  2. Prepare Rice: Cook long grain white rice according to package instructions.
  3. Korean Ground Turkey: Combine sauce ingredients. Brown ground turkey in sesame oil. Add garlic, ginger, celery, and sauce. Caramelize meat, add green onions, and cook briefly.
  4. Serve: Plate rice, top with Korean ground turkey, cucumber carrot salad, sesame seeds, and chili garlic sauce.

Notes

  • Ground beef or ground chicken can be substituted.
  • Any type of soy sauce or coconut aminos can be used.
  • Sriracha is a suitable alternative to chili garlic sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg