Creamy Korean Turkey Rice Skillet (Printable)

Vibrant one-pan turkey skillet with Korean-inspired sweet and spicy sauce, fluffy rice, and silky jammy eggs.

# What you need:

→ Protein & Eggs

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 4 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
07 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach

→ Sauce

08 - 2 tablespoons gochujang
09 - 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
14 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut cream, optional

→ Rice

15 - 3 cups cooked short-grain rice, preferably day-old

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Kimchi, optional for serving

# How to make it:

01 - Bring water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Carefully add eggs and simmer for 7 minutes to achieve jammy yolks. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, peel, and set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in julienned carrot and cook for 2 minutes.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Add gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and broth. Stir to coat turkey evenly and bring to a simmer.
06 - Add heavy cream if using and baby spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Fold in cooked rice, mixing thoroughly until rice is heated through and well combined with the sauce.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Slice jammy eggs in half. Serve rice skillet in bowls and top each with a halved egg, scallions, sesame seeds, and kimchi if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • One-pan convenience makes cleanup a breeze.
  • A delicious fusion of spicy gochujang and creamy textures.
  • Packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal.
02 -
  • Ensure the eggs are transferred immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking process for perfect jammy yolks.
  • If the rice is too dry, add an extra splash of broth when folding it into the skillet.
  • Drain any excess fat from the turkey before adding the sauce to keep the dish light.
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