Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry (Printable)

Ground turkey and crisp veggies tossed in a ginger-soy sauce, served in cool lettuce leaves.

# What you'll need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
04 - 0.5 cup thinly sliced scallions, divided
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Assembly

13 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
03 - Add garlic, ginger, and half the scallions to the turkey. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss well to coat. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
06 - Spoon the turkey stir-fry mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These wraps come together in 35 minutes flat, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you don't want to sacrifice flavor.
  • The lettuce cups stay cool and crisp while the filling stays warm, creating this textural contrast that makes eating feel interactive and fun.
  • Ground turkey keeps things light, but the ginger-soy sauce and sesame oil make it taste anything but boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of setting the sauce aside first—when it's ready to go, you can time everything perfectly so nothing sits around getting cold or mushy.
  • The vegetables should be crisp-tender, not soft; if you cook them too long, your wraps will feel limp and the whole magic of the dish disappears.
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce leaves dry before serving because any excess water will dilute the sauce and make the whole experience soggy.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds right before you need them—the aroma alone will make people hungry before they even take a bite.
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