Creamy Potsticker Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Quick Asian-inspired noodle dish with ground turkey, crisp vegetables, and creamy peanut-sesame sauce

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Base

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 3 packages instant ramen noodles, 3 ounces each, seasoning packets discarded

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 cups coleslaw mix, shredded cabbage and carrots combined
04 - 4 green onions, sliced

→ 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 honey or brown sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili-garlic sauce, optional for heat
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 1/2 cup water

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
14 - Additional sliced green onions

# How-To:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, approximately 3 minutes. Drain in a strainer and set aside.
02 - While noodles cook, heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spoon, cooking until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Add coleslaw mix to the skillet with the cooked turkey and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables are slightly softened.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha if desired, cornstarch, and water. Whisk vigorously until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Add the drained noodles to the skillet with turkey and vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss thoroughly until all components are well combined.
06 - Cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly. The mixture should have a glossy appearance.
07 - Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish.
08 - Transfer to serving bowls or plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and remaining sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It tastes like you ordered takeout but costs a fraction of the price and takes less time than delivery would arrive.
  • The peanut butter in the sauce creates this unexpected richness that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • Ground turkey keeps it lighter than beef, but the sauce and sesame oil make it feel completely indulgent.
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup when you're already tired.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the cornstarch into the water separately—if you dump it dry into the hot sauce, it'll form little balls and won't thicken anything.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so if it looks a tiny bit too thin when you finish cooking, it will firm up by the time you serve it.
  • Ground turkey cooks faster than you think, so don't walk away—the difference between tender and dry is about two minutes.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on—the difference between that and raw seeds is the difference between a finished dish and one that feels half done.
  • Keep everything moving once the noodles hit the skillet; the sauce thickens fast, and a few extra stirs make sure nothing sticks to the bottom.
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