Quick and flavorful ground turkey with Korean-inspired spicy-sweet sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sauce
01 - 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium preferred
02 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
→ Turkey
05 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 15 ounces ground turkey
→ Garnish
09 - 6 tablespoons chives, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and red chili flakes in a small bowl until cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and meat is cooked through.
04 - Pour prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with cooked turkey. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly. Cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Add 1 tablespoon water if sauce thickens excessively.
05 - Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped chives, reserving portion for final garnish.
06 - Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and reserved chives. Serve immediately over steamed rice with accompanying vegetables.
