Korean-Inspired Turkey and Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Delight
What Started it all:
Turkey, Sweet potato, chocolate chips, blender
Hey there! Ready to whip up something quick, easy, and totally unique? This Korean-inspired dish brings together the savory goodness of turkey, the sweetness of potatoes, and a surprising twist with chocolate chips! Perfect for a fun family dinner or a quirky get-together with friends. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate preferred)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potato cubes in a pot of salted water for about 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Place the boiled sweet potatoes in a blender.
- Add the honey and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the soy sauce, gochujang, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the blended sweet potatoes to the skillet, mixing everything until well combined and heated through.
- Just before serving, stir in the chocolate chips until they melt slightly but still hold their shape.
- Spoon the turkey and sweet potato mixture onto plates.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
And there you have it—a delightful dish that’s bursting with flavors and ready in no time! This Korean-inspired turkey and sweet potato chocolate chip delight is sure to surprise and please your taste buds. Enjoy every bite!