Korean-style sesame turkey served over rice with fresh lettuce, crisp vegetables, and cool cucumber ribbons for a light yet satisfying meal.
# 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
→ Bowl Components
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 for garnish
19 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until assembly.
02 - Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey to skillet, breaking apart with spoon, cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until 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 warm rice in serving bowls and top with sesame turkey mixture.
07 - Top bowls with lettuce leaves, cucumber ribbons, carrot matchsticks, cilantro, and pickled radishes as desired.
08 - Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges on the side.
