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Banh Mi Rice Bowl

Banh Mi Rice Bowl

Delicious Banh Mi Rice Bowl with marinated pork and fresh veggies, a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
Pickled Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
Sriracha Mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or more as desired
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Toppings
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown or cauliflower)
  • shredded cabbage, to garnish (optional)
  • jalapeno slices, to garnish (optional)
  • cilantro, to garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Large plastic zipper bag
  • mason jar
  • small bowl

Method
 

Marinating the Pork
  1. Place the pork in a large plastic zipper bag. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Whisk well and add to the bag, tossing to coat. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
Cooking the Pork
  1. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear the pork in batches, browning for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked pork to a plate and repeat with remaining pork, adding more oil as needed.
Preparing Pickled Vegetables
  1. Combine the hot water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large mason jar. Seal and shake to combine. Add the carrots and radishes to the jar and let marinate for 1 hour, or overnight.
Making Sriracha Mayo
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce. Whisk to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with cooked pork, pickled veggies, cucumber, shredded cabbage, green onion, jalapeno, and cilantro as desired. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSodium: 2353mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19g

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and protein based on your preferences.

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