Description
This Banh Mi Rice Bowl recipe captures all the flavors of the classic Vietnamese sandwich in a wholesome rice bowl format. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that’s easy to customize with your favorite protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Jasmine Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Protein:
- 1 cup shredded cooked pork or grilled chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup pickled daikon and carrots
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Serving:
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Sauces: Mix mayonnaise with sriracha. In another bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice into bowls. Top with protein, vegetables, and cilantro. Drizzle with soy-vinegar mixture. Add a spoonful of sriracha mayo. Garnish with lime.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- For quick pickles, marinate carrots and daikon in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
