Korean Turkey Stuffed Naan Pockets (Printable Version)

Warm naan pockets filled with Korean-spiced turkey, fresh vegetables, and spicy gochujang mayo.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey Filling

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
08 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
10 - 2 green onions, sliced
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Gochujang Mayo

12 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
14 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon honey

→ Assembly and Toppings

16 - 4 large naan breads
17 - 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
18 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
19 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is well coated and slightly sticky. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in green onions, then remove from heat.
05 - Warm naan breads in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
06 - Spread a generous spoonful of gochujang mayo inside each naan. Fill with turkey mixture, then top with cucumber slices, shredded carrots, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime if desired.
07 - Fold naan over and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy, requiring only 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
  • A unique fusion of Korean spices and Mediterranean-style naan bread.
  • Packed with 27g of protein per serving, making it a healthy and filling dinner option.
02 -
  • Chill the gochujang mayo while preparing the rest of the ingredients to help the flavors meld.
  • Warm the naan just before assembly to ensure it remains pliable and easy to fold.
  • Thinly slice the cucumbers to ensure a balanced crunch that doesn't overwhelm the turkey filling.
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