Korean Turkey Fried Noodles (Printable)

Savory ground turkey and crisp vegetables tossed with pan-fried noodles in Korean-inspired sauce

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Noodles

02 - 10 ounces fresh or dried wheat noodles such as udon or ramen

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
07 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Extra sliced green onions optional

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger until combined. Set aside.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a light drizzle of oil, then add ground turkey. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Add sliced onion, shredded carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add shredded cabbage and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Toss continuously to coat everything evenly.
06 - Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss all ingredients together and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until noodles are heated through and well-coated with sauce.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the guilt of ordering out.
  • That gochujang sauce has just enough heat and depth to make your taste buds sing without requiring a fire extinguisher nearby.
  • Ground turkey keeps things lighter than beef or pork, but still satisfies that savory, stick-to-your-ribs craving.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the noodles after cooking, or they'll stick together in a clumpy mass instead of staying separate and elegant.
  • If your sauce seems too thick before adding it to the pan, whisk in a splash of water, because it will thicken more as the noodles absorb it all.
03 -
  • Keep your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking because this comes together so fast that there's no time to chop once things hit the pan.
  • If you love extra heat, add gochugaru at the very end so it stays bright and sharp instead of getting muted by the heat.
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