Description
A delicious and easy ground turkey fried rice recipe that combines savory ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, all tossed in a flavorful soy and sriracha sauce. This quick stovetop dish makes a satisfying and healthy meal that’s perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
Protein and Vegetables
- 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup small diced bell pepper (about 1 bell pepper)
- 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup carrot, peeled and shredded (about 1 large carrot)
Carbohydrates
- 4 cups cool cooked rice (Jasmine or medium-grain white rice recommended)
Garnishes
- Chopped green onion (to taste)
- Sliced chili pepper (to taste)
- Chili oil (to taste)
- Fried egg (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Stir well and set aside to infuse flavors.
- Cook the Turkey: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula and stirring frequently until fully cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Increase heat to medium-high. Add minced ginger, garlic, diced bell pepper, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrot to the cooked turkey. Stir often and cook for about 2 minutes, just until the vegetables begin to soften but remain crisp.
- Add Rice and Sauce: Break up any clumps in the cooled rice to ensure even cooking. Add the rice to the wok along with the prepared soy sauce mixture. Stir continuously and cook until the rice mixture is heated through and well combined.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onion, sliced chili pepper, chili oil, and a fried egg if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This homemade fried rice is a flavorful alternative to takeout, combining lean ground turkey and fresh veggies for a quick, healthy meal.
- Using cool cooked rice, preferably Jasmine or medium-grain, helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
- Adjust the level of sriracha and chili oil to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer.
- Adding a fried egg on top increases protein and adds richness to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
