Gochujang Turkey and Rice Bowl with Pickled Cucumber

A quick and satisfying bowl featuring savory ground turkey tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, served over fluffy brown rice with a fried egg and crisp, tangy quick-pickled cucumbers.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: Korean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.28/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• quick
• stir-fry
• savory
• spicy
• fresh
• healthy

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup brown rice (microwaveable)
• 0.25 cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gochujang
• 0.5 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 egg (large)
• 0.25 cup kimchi
• 1 tablespoon scallions (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Prepare the quick-pickled cucumber: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar. Stir well and set aside.
2. Cook the brown rice according to package directions. For microwaveable rice, this usually takes about 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
3. While the rice cooks, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the cooked turkey. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon gochujang, and 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar. Mix until the turkey is well coated and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
6. In a separate small skillet, cook the egg to your liking (sunny-side up or fried) while the turkey simmers, about 2-3 minutes.
7. To assemble your bowl: Spoon the cooked brown rice into a bowl. Top with the gochujang turkey, the fried egg, the quick-pickled cucumber (drained slightly), and 1/4 cup kimchi.
8. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 976
• Protein: 54.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 122.9 g
• Fat: 30.9 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 2895 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.7 g
• Sugar: 36.6 g
• Cholesterol: 351 mg