Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)
Tender teriyaki-glazed turkey over jasmine rice with crisp veggies and sesame for a flavorful, healthy bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
05 - 2 green onions, sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Teriyaki Sauce
08 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1/4 cup water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Rice
14 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
15 - 2 cups water
→ Garnishes
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
17 - Extra sliced green onions
# Directions:
01 - Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water is clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and keep covered to steam.
02 - While the rice cooks, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Remove turkey from the skillet and set aside.
03 - Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Return the cooked turkey to the skillet with vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Pour sauce into the skillet and stir to evenly coat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and is glossy. Stir in sliced green onions.
05 - Fluff the steamed rice with a fork and divide among serving bowls. Top with the teriyaki turkey and vegetables. Garnish each bowl with sesame seeds and additional green onions as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the kind of meal that makes takeout jealous—flavorful, fast, and deeply satisfying.
- The glossy homemade teriyaki sauce turns humble ground turkey and crisp veggies into something crave-worthy, but you can swap in whatever’s in your fridge.
02 -
- If you skip rinsing the rice, it turns out gummier than expected—lesson learned after an early soggy batch.
- Mixing the cornstarch with cold water before whisking into the sauce guarantees no lumps and the glossiest finish.
03 -
- Keep your veggies crisp by not overloading the pan—cook in batches if necessary for perfect color and bite.
- That splash of sesame oil right at the end lifts the dish, so don’t be shy with finishing drizzles.