Creamy Potsticker Noodle Stir-Fry (Printer-Friendly)

Quick Asian-inspired stir-fry with ground turkey, ramen noodles, and crispy vegetables in a creamy peanut-sesame sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Noodles

04 - 2 packages ramen noodles (3 oz each), seasoning packets discarded

→ Sauce

05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
07 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/3 cup water

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Extra sliced scallions
16 - Chili crisp or sriracha

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions without seasoning packets. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and cook, stirring, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat turkey and vegetables.
06 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are well coated and the mixture is creamy and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in sliced scallions. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, extra scallions, and chili crisp or sriracha if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick prep and cook time makes it perfect for busy weeknights
  • Uses convenient pre-packaged coleslaw mix to minimize chopping
  • The creamy sauce offers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors
  • Adaptable recipe that works with your protein preference
  • One-pan cleanup (after cooking the noodles)
02 -
  • Cook the noodles just until al dente as they'll continue cooking slightly when tossed with the hot stir-fry
  • For deeper flavor, marinate the ground turkey with a tablespoon of soy sauce while preparing other ingredients
  • The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator
  • Leftovers keep well for 2-3 days and can be reheated with a splash of water to refresh the sauce
  • For extra texture, add a handful of chopped peanuts along with the sesame seeds
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