Creamy Potsticker Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Quick Asian-inspired stir-fry with ramen noodles, ground turkey, coleslaw mix, and creamy peanut-sesame sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein & Base

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 3 packages instant ramen noodles, 3 ounces each, seasoning packets discarded

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 cups coleslaw mix, shredded cabbage and carrots
04 - 4 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
07 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili-garlic sauce, optional for heat
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 1/2 cup water

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
14 - Extra sliced green onions

# How-To:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, approximately 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - While noodles cook, heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Add coleslaw mix to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha if using, cornstarch, and water until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Add drained noodles to the skillet with turkey and vegetables. Pour sauce over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly combined.
06 - Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in sliced green onions, then transfer to serving dishes.
08 - Garnish each serving with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent an hour folding dumplings, but honest to goodness, it takes less time than scrolling through your phone.
  • The sauce is genuinely creamy without any cream, which means you can eat this without feeling like you need a nap afterward.
  • Ground turkey keeps it lean, but the sesame oil and peanut butter make every bite feel indulgent.
  • Coleslaw mix does half the prep work for you, because sometimes brilliance is just accepting the help that's already packaged.
02 -
  • Drain the ramen completely and let it sit for a minute before adding the sauce, or you'll end up with a soupy situation instead of a glossy, clingy one.
  • Don't skip the whisking of the sauce—the peanut butter wants to separate, and your job is to convince it not to, which sounds dramatic but is genuinely important.
  • The cornstarch thickens as everything heats together, so if it looks a little loose when you first pour it in, trust that it'll come right.
03 -
  • Keep your heat medium-high, not scorching, because you want to sauté, not scorch, and there's a real difference in how everything tastes.
  • Toasted sesame oil has already been through heat, so don't cook it aggressively—add it near the end or as part of the sauce so its flavor stays bright and not bitter.
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