Creamy Korean Turkey Rice Skillet (Printable Version)

One-pan comfort food featuring ground turkey in Korean-style sauce with fluffy rice and jammy eggs, ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
06 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream

→ Rice & Toppings

14 - 3 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old
15 - 4 large eggs
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Optional

18 - Kimchi for serving

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil, then sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Stir in carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and broth. Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat meat and vegetables.
04 - Reduce heat to low and add spinach, cooking until wilted, approximately 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and cooked rice until everything is well combined and creamy. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
05 - Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Gently add eggs and simmer for 7 minutes for jammy yolks. Transfer eggs to ice water, peel, and halve.
06 - Serve skillet mixture in bowls, topped with halved jammy eggs, green onions, and sesame seeds. Add kimchi on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold Flavors: The perfect balance of spicy gochujang, savory soy, and sweet honey.
  • One-Pan Ease: Minimal cleanup with a total cook time of just 25 minutes.
  • Nutritious: Packed with 31g of protein per serving and fresh baby spinach.
  • Creamy Texture: The addition of cream and jammy yolks creates a satisfying, velvety finish.
02 -
  • Rice Texture: If using fresh rice, spread it on a baking sheet to cool and dry out for 15 minutes before adding to the skillet.
  • Spice Control: Gochujang brands vary in heat; start with 1 tablespoon and add more if you prefer extra spice.
  • Allergy Check: Ensure your gochujang and broth are certified gluten-free if you have a gluten sensitivity.
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