Sweet and Sour Turkey Rice (Printable)

Korean-spiced turkey with pineapple and peppers over fluffy rice in a sweet-and-sour sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables and Fruit

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
07 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Rice and Pantry

08 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably day-old
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# Method:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
03 - Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and sesame oil until well combined.
05 - Pour the sauce into the skillet and mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients. Fold in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until flavors meld and rice is heated through.
06 - Taste the skillet and adjust seasoning as needed with additional soy sauce or gochujang.
07 - Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan preparation for easy cooking and cleanup.
  • Balanced flavors of spicy gochujang and sweet pineapple.
  • A dairy-free meal that is high in protein and nutrients.
02 -
  • Leftover rice works best for a fluffy, non-sticky skillet.
  • Make sure to break up any rice clumps before folding them into the meat and vegetable mixture.
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