Spicy Korean-Style Turkey and Lentil BBQ Feast
What Started it all:
Turkey, Chard, lentils, grill
A bold and flavorful twist on traditional Korean BBQ, perfect for a fiery gathering of friends and family!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 cups chard, chopped
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 bamboo skewers, for grilling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. (flicks wrist, adjusting grill heat)
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped chard, cooked lentils, Gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. (mixes with a flourish, tossing ingredients together)
- 3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a small patty. (pats patties into shape, inspecting them critically)
- 4. Brush the grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. (wipes grill with a confident swipe of the arm)
- 5. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. (flips patties with a sizzling sound, checking for doneness)
- 6. Meanwhile, prepare the skewers by threading a few pieces of chard onto each. (threads chard onto skewers with a quick, precise motion)
- 7. Once the patties are cooked, brush them with a little more vegetable oil and grill the skewers for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chard is slightly charred. (brushes oil onto patties, then grills skewers with a flourish)
- 8. Serve the spicy turkey and lentil patties with the grilled chard skewers and your favorite Korean-inspired sides, such as kimchi or steamed rice. (presents dish with a proud flourish, garnishing with a sprinkle of chili flakes)
This bold and flavorful recipe is sure to ignite your taste buds and leave your guests craving more. The spicy kick from the Gochujang and chili flakes pairs perfectly with the earthy sweetness of the lentils and the freshness of the chard. [(smirks, satisfied with the dish)] Get ready to bring the heat to your next gathering!