Spicy Asian Turkey Noodle Bowl

Discover the bold flavors of this spicy turkey noodle bowl with ground turkey, aromatic ginger, Sriracha and satisfying lo Mein noodles. Spice up your mealtime with this delicious fusion of savory flavors with a little kick.

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Who doesn’t love a good Asian noodle bowl! I sure do, but my husband is a little pickier than me. I never thought I could get him to expand away from eating rice all the time, so when he agreed to try this recipe I was super excited!

When we were at the store noodle shopping it was kind of hard to know what type of noodles to choose. Our original recipe included thin Chinese rice noodles but we ended up going with traditional Lo Mein wheat noodles instead. They turned out great in the recipe! Just be sure to add that little bit of olive oil after straining the cooked noodles so they don’t clump together.

The protein options are endless for this dish...turkey, pork, beef and even shrimp. In the end we decided to go a healthier route and chose turkey for this meal.

While prepping the sauce we found that using our mini blender vs our large Vitamix blender works so much better. Making the sauce was fun and didn't take long at all.

We added carrots, green onions and lime but the veggie options are even more abundant than the protein. You can add avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and virtually anything else that tempts your taste buds.

This turned out to be a hearty and flavorful home cooked meal that feels like it was made in a restaurant, yet was easy to whip together during the week for our busy family.

What we like about this recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package of Le Mein noodles

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 12 ounces ground turkey

• 3 tsp minced ginger

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 1/4 cup chicken broth

• 3 tbsp dill pickle relish

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 3 tbsp sesame seeds plus more for garnishing

• 1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic sauce or Siracha

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• Carrot slices

• Lime wedges

• Green onions

How to make Spicy Asian Turkey Noodle Bowls.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to the instructions on the label. Once cooked, drain the noodles and mix them with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to prevent them from sticking together.

2. Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Proceed to cook the turkey along with 2 teaspoons of ginger and 1 teaspoon of garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat until it is lightly browned. Next, add the chicken broth, pickle relish, and soy sauce to the skillet. Cook while scraping up any browned bits until the liquid evaporates.

3. At the same time, blend 3 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds in a blender until finely ground. A small blender is ideal for making sauces. I will include a link for it below. Incorporate the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. Mix in 1/4 cup of water, along with chili-garlic sauce or Sriracha, brown sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of pickle relish, and 1 teaspoon of ginger; blend until well combined.

4. Place turkey, carrots, lime wedges, and green onions on top of each portion of noodles, then generously pour sauce over the bowl's contents. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and add a light drizzle of Sriracha.

Tips and Tricks

• As mentioned above, the protein options for this dish are many. We chose ground turkey but you can substitute with pork, beef or even shrimp.

• If you don't have lo mein noodles on hand you can easily substitute with a package of ramen noodles. Just be sure to toss out the spice packet :)

• We like to use Bragg liquid aminos instead of soy sauce to reduce sodium intake. We buy it by the gallon we love to use it so much! 1 serving of Bragg Liquid Aminos has 310 mg of sodium while 1 serving of Kikkoman Soy Sauce has 960 mg.

• Did you know that sesame seeds a rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats? They're also a great source of calcium, B vitamins, vitamin E, and antioxidants.

FAQs

1. My sauce is too spicy. What can I do to cool it down? While there's no way to go back and remove spice, many times adding more sweet will help balance out the flavor. Try adding additional brown sugar, honey or even peanut butter to your sauce to calm it down.

2. How long does this dish last in the refrigerator? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy for up to 3 days after cooking. We like to reheat them on the stovetop but you can also throw them in the microwave if you're in a hurry.