Korean-style sesame turkey served over rice with fresh lettuce, cucumber ribbons, and crisp vegetables in a vibrant bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sesame Turkey
01 - 1 lb 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, optional
17 - 1/4 cup pickled radishes, optional
→ Garnish and Serving
18 - Additional toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges
# How To:
01 - Cook rice according to package directions and maintain at serving temperature until assembly.
02 - Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey to skillet, breaking apart with spoon while cooking until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Incorporate soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar into turkey. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until turkey becomes well coated and lightly caramelized.
05 - Stir in sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to personal preference. Remove from heat.
06 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each portion with seasoned turkey mixture.
07 - Arrange lettuce leaves, cucumber ribbons, carrot matchsticks, cilantro, and pickled radishes around turkey according to preference.
08 - Garnish bowls with additional sesame seeds and lime wedges on the side for finishing.
