Description
Savor ground turkey teriyaki rice bowls, a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Tender seasoned turkey mingles with sweet teriyaki glaze over fluffy rice, promising a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauce Components:
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Create a smooth, glossy teriyaki sauce by whisking soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl until completely blended.
- Warm sesame oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature.
- Crumble ground turkey into the heated pan, using a wooden spoon to break it into small, even pieces while cooking.
- Continue cooking the turkey until it transforms from pink to a rich, golden-brown color and reaches full doneness, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and freshly cracked black pepper to the meat, stirring thoroughly to distribute aromatics evenly.
- Allow the fragrant mixture to sizzle for an additional minute, releasing the intense flavors of the spices.
- Stream the prepared teriyaki sauce over the turkey, ensuring complete coverage and gently stirring to coat each morsel.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer, watching it transform into a thick, glossy glaze that clings perfectly to the meat.
- While sauce thickens, prepare a bed of steamed white rice in serving bowls.
- Top the rice with the teriyaki-glazed turkey, arranging steamed broccoli and delicate shredded carrots alongside.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions for a burst of color and additional flavor.
Notes
- Customize the sauce’s sweetness by adjusting honey and brown sugar levels to match your taste preferences.
- Swap ground turkey with chicken, beef, or plant-based protein for dietary variety and flexibility.
- Toast sesame seeds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and create a healthier version of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg