Korean Turkey Fried Noodles (Printable Version)

Quick turkey and vegetable noodles in sweet-spicy Korean sauce

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 oz fresh or dried wheat noodles (udon or ramen)

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons gochujang
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Turkey and Vegetables

07 - 14 oz ground turkey
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
11 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
15 - 2 spring onions, sliced

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook while breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced onion, julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and mushroom slices. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables reach tender-crisp texture.
05 - Return cooked turkey to the pan along with prepared noodles and sauce. Toss all components over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly combined and heated through.
06 - Stir in sliced spring onions and distribute mixture evenly among serving bowls.
07 - Top each serving with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced spring onions before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 35 minutes flat, which means dinner is on the table before anyone gets hangry.
  • The sauce is sweet enough to balance the heat, so it appeals to everyone at the table, even cautious eaters.
  • Ground turkey makes this lighter than traditional fried noodles but still satisfying enough to feel like a real meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the noodles after cooking, or they'll clump together and ruin the whole texture of the dish.
  • Cook your vegetables separately from the turkey first, otherwise they'll get lost in the process and you'll end up with mushy bits instead of nice tender-crisp pieces.
  • The sauce is strong, so taste it before adding all of it to the noodles—you can always add more, but you can't take it back.
03 -
  • Keep your wok or skillet screaming hot—that's what gives you that light caramelization on the noodles instead of them getting steamed and soggy.
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, because once you start, everything moves fast and there's no time to chop vegetables mid-stir-fry.
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