Korean-style sesame turkey with fluffy rice, crisp lettuce, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sesame Turkey
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Bowls
12 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
13 - 1 large head romaine or butter lettuce, leaves separated
14 - 1 large cucumber, cut into ribbons
15 - 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
17 - 1/4 cup pickled radishes
→ Serving
18 - Additional toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the turkey is well coated and slightly caramelized.
05 - Stir in green onions and sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
06 - Arrange rice in serving bowls and top with sesame turkey.
07 - Add lettuce leaves, cucumber ribbons, carrot matchsticks, cilantro, and pickled radishes as desired.
08 - Garnish with extra sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.
