Creamy Potsticker Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Quick and comforting stir-fry with ground turkey, crunchy vegetables, and ramen noodles 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 (optional)

# How-To Steps:

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 using 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, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Add coleslaw mix to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour prepared sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat turkey and vegetables evenly.
06 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until noodles are well coated and mixture is creamy and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in sliced scallions and transfer to serving dish.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, extra scallions, and chili crisp or sriracha if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Efficient: A complete meal that goes from pantry to table in just 25 minutes.
  • Texture-Rich: A delightful combination of tender ramen noodles and slightly crunchy coleslaw mix.
  • Glossy Sauce: The peanut butter and sesame oil create a restaurant-quality glaze that coats every ingredient.
02 -
  • Noodle Texture: Slightly undercook the ramen in the water as they will continue to soften once they are tossed in the hot skillet with the sauce.
  • Heat Control: Keep the heat at medium when adding the sauce to prevent the peanut butter from separating or burning.
  • Flavor Boost: If the sauce becomes too thick while tossing, add a tablespoon of water at a time to maintain a silky, glossy consistency.
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