Now that we’ve gathered our ingredients, it’s time to cook! Don’t worry if you’re new to cooking—this recipe is simple and easy to follow. I promise you’ll be enjoying this meal in no time.

1. Cook the Rice

Start by cooking your rice. If you’re using white rice, it usually takes about 15 minutes, and brown rice will take a little longer—closer to 30 minutes. While the rice is cooking, you’ll have plenty of time to prep and cook the turkey.

2. Prepare the Ground Turkey

Heat your sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant (this is the part where your kitchen starts smelling amazing).

Next, add the ground turkey. Break it up into small crumbles with a spoon or spatula, and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s no longer pink.

3. Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour this sauce over the cooked turkey and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and the sauce has thickened slightly. This is when the magic happens—those flavors really meld together to create something delicious.

4. Wilt the Spinach

In the same skillet, add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until it wilts down. You can do this step at the end or even skip it if you prefer your greens raw.

5. Assemble the Bowls

Now for the fun part—assembling your bowls! Start by adding a scoop of rice to each bowl. Top with the ground turkey mixture, a handful of shredded carrots, cucumber slices, wilted spinach, and a boiled egg (if using). Drizzle with a bit more soy sauce if you like, and sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.

6. Serve and Enjoy

This meal is perfect on its own, but if you want to make it even heartier, you can serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad. If you’re entertaining, set up a DIY Korean rice bowl station and let everyone customize their toppings.