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Banh Mi Bowls

A unique take on a Vietnamese classic, Banh Mi Bowls are simple and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Banh Mi Bowls
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chelsea Lords
Cost: $9.75

Equipment

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Base

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice or brown rice
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 2 cups matchstick radishes or daikon, Japanese white radish
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 English cucumber cut into matchsticks

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

Toppings

  • Fresh cilantro optional
  • Jalapeños optional
  • Green onions optional
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Instructions

  • To prepare the base, combine the matchstick carrots, matchstick radishes, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for one hour, gently stirring the mixture every 15–20 minutes. Follow package directions to cook the rice. Set aside when finished.
  • Zest limes with a zester to get 1/4 teaspoon zest. Juice the limes using a citrus juicer to get 3 tablespoons lime juice. To make the sauce, whisk mayo, lime juice, lime zest, and sriracha in a bowl until smooth. Cover and chill in the fridge.
  • Add the sesame oil to a large pan. Heat to medium-high, then add in the pork, salt, and pepper. Break the pork into small pieces with a spoon until cooked through, about 7–9 minutes. Stir in the green onions and cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the fish sauce, sriracha, and sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil. 
  • Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top rice in each bowl with pork. Using a slotted spoon, add pickled veggies to each bowl, then add even amounts of matchstick cucumber to the bowls. Finish off the bowls with desired amounts of sauce and optional toppings.

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Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep sauce separate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.7g | Protein: 40.7g | Fat: 18.3g | Cholesterol: 106.6mg | Sodium: 721.9mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 21.6g