Creamy Potsticker Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Quick ground turkey and ramen noodles in creamy soy-sesame sauce with crisp vegetables

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Noodles

04 - 2 packages ramen noodles (3 oz each, discard seasoning packets)

→ Sauce

05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
07 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/3 cup water

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Extra sliced scallions
16 - Chili crisp or sriracha

# How-To:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions without seasoning packets. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and cook, stirring, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat turkey and vegetables.
06 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are well coated and the mixture is creamy and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in sliced scallions. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, extra scallions, and chili crisp or sriracha if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes, which means you can make it on nights when cooking feels impossible.
  • The sauce is creamy and deeply savory without any cream, thanks to peanut butter doing the heavy lifting.
  • It tastes like takeout but costs a fraction of the price and somehow feels healthier.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of draining ramen completely; excess water will dilute your sauce and make the dish mushy instead of perfectly coated.
  • The magic happens in those final two minutes when the noodles toss with the sauce, so don't walk away or you'll miss the moment when it all becomes silky and glossy.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before serving; it elevates the nuttiness and makes people think you spent all day on this dish.
  • Serve this immediately while everything is still steaming, because it's best eaten hot when the sauce clings to every strand of noodle.
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