Korean Turkey Fried Noodles (Printable Version)

Savory ground turkey with crisp vegetables and chewy noodles coated in a sweet-spicy Korean-inspired sauce, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 oz fresh or dried wheat noodles such as udon or ramen

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Turkey and Vegetables

07 - 14 oz ground turkey
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
09 - 3 garlic cloves minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
11 - 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
12 - 1 medium carrot julienned
13 - 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
14 - 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms sliced
15 - 2 spring onions sliced

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 spring onions finely sliced

# Directions:

01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
05 - Return cooked turkey to the pan. Add cooked noodles and sauce. Toss everything together over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
06 - Stir in spring onions. Divide among bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional spring onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes flat, perfect for those evenings when cooking feels like a luxury you almost don't have time for.
  • The sweet-spicy sauce coats everything so beautifully that even the pickiest eaters at your table will clean their bowls.
  • Ground turkey keeps it light and affordable while still feeling like you made something genuinely impressive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of rinsing your noodles after cooking—it keeps them from sticking into a solid mass and allows them to absorb the sauce properly.
  • High heat is your friend here; it creates the slight char and caramelization that makes this dish taste restaurant-quality, not just home-cooked.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing everything together—if it seems too spicy, add a touch of brown sugar, and if it's too sweet, a splash more rice vinegar balances it out.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when browning the turkey—give it space to develop color instead of steaming in its own moisture.
  • Keep your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking; once the wok gets hot, everything moves quickly and there's no time to chop mid-stride.
  • If the sauce seems thin after you've added the noodles, let it cook uncovered for another minute so it reduces and clings to the noodles.
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