Description
Dragon Noodles are a fast and flavorful 20-minute stir-fry with noodles, ground turkey, cashews, and broccoli. Spicy with a touch of sweetness, it’s a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) ground turkey
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 bunch green onions
- 7 ounces lo mein noodles
- 1 (12-ounce) bag chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Step: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients listed under “Sauce.” Set aside. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Thinly slice green onions and separate white bottoms from green tops.
- Step: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear ground turkey for a few minutes, then crumble it with a wooden spoon. Once browned, reduce heat to low.
- Step: Pour sauce over turkey and add cashews. Stir constantly, allowing mixture to simmer until the sauce reduces by half, about 2–5 minutes. Add the white parts of the onions and sauté for 1 minute.
- Step: While the turkey cooks, add noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Add broccoli 2 minutes before noodles finish. Drain and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Step: Add noodles and broccoli to the skillet with the turkey. Toss everything gently with tongs until combined and coated in the sauce. Top with the green parts of the onions and an extra drizzle of sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use pre-chopped broccoli from the store for quicker prep. To adjust the spice level: add 1-2 extra tablespoons of chili-garlic paste for more heat, or use 1 tablespoon less for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 964 kcal
- Sugar: 34.5 g
- Sodium: 2543.1 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 114.3 g
- Fiber: 7.6 g
- Protein: 37.8 g
- Cholesterol: 81.8 mg
Keywords: stir-fry, dragon noodles, ground turkey, lo mein, spicy noodles, quick dinner