Vietnamese Banh Mi Bowls

This recipe takes the classic flavours of a Banh Mi sandwich and transforms them into quick Vietnamese Banh Mi Bowls that are ready in 10 minutes!

UNDER 10 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 pack microwave rice
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 cup shredded radish
• ½ cup fresh coriander leaves
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts 
• 400g minced pork, chicken, or tofu
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 tbsp Sriracha
• 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add shredded carrots and radish. Let them pickle while you prepare the rest of the dish.
3. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add minced pork (or chicken/tofu) and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
5. Add garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar/honey, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until well combined.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, Sriracha, and lime juice. Set aside.
7. Cook the microwave rice, then add to a bowl.
8. Layer the rice bowl with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, pickled veggies and your cooked protein.
9. Drizzle with the Sriracha mayo and sprinkle with spring onions, coriander, and roasted peanuts for garnish.

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