Spicy Oriental Turkey Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Spicy Oriental Turkey Noodles, a bold and flavorful stir-fry that perfectly balances heat, sweetness, and umami! Tender ground turkey is stir-fried with vibrant veggies like red bell peppers and julienned carrots, then tossed with chewy udon or egg noodles in a zesty sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, and sesame oil. Infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, this hearty dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings. Garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and cilantro for a beautiful finishing touch. Perfectly satisfying and endlessly customizable, this quick noodle recipe brings an irresistible spicy kick to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 300 grams udon or egg noodles
- 60 milliliters water or chicken stock
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them, rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. This will be the sauce for the dish.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of sesame oil, then add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another small splash of oil if needed, then toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn).
Add the red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. If needed, add the 60 ml of water or chicken stock to help steam the vegetables and deglaze the pan slightly.
Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir everything together to ensure the turkey and vegetables are coated evenly.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to combine them with the turkey, vegetables, and sauce. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes to adjust the spice level to your preference.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 356 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3878 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 119.2 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
