25 Minute Banh Mi Rice Bowls
25 Minute Banh Mi Rice Bowls are a quick, vibrant twist on the classic Vietnamese sandwich, featuring savory protein, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs over rice. This flavorful bowl is perfect for a fast and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- cooked rice
- ground pork or chicken
- soy sauce
- fish sauce
- garlic
- brown sugar
- lime juice
- carrots
- cucumber
- rice vinegar
- mayonnaise
- sriracha
- fresh cilantro
- green onions
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl, then add sliced carrots and cucumber to pickle.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook ground pork or chicken with minced garlic until browned.
- Add soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice, cooking until slightly caramelized.
- Mix mayonnaise with sriracha to create a spicy sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice, cooked meat, and pickled vegetables.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo.
- Garnish with cilantro and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tofu or shrimp instead of meat for variation.
- Add jalapeños or daikon for more authentic flavor.
- Swap white rice for brown or cauliflower rice if desired.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Adjust spice level by changing amount of sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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