Banh Mi Rice Bowl

Banh Mi Rice Bowl

from spoonfulofflavor.com
30 min

Banh Mi Rice Bowl is made with pork tenderloin, pickled veggies, brown rice and sriracha mayo! It's a fun twist on a traditional banh mi sandwich but without the bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoons 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
  • 2 carrots (shredded)
  • 2 radishes (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha ((or more as desired))
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice ((white, brown or cauliflower))
  • 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 1 shallot or green onion (thinly sliced)
  • shredded cabbage (to garnish (optional))
  • Jalapeno slices (to garnish (optional))
  • Cilantro (to garnish (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the pork in a large plastic zipper bag large. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper, whisking well. Add the contents of the bowl to the bag and toss to coat. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

  2. 2

    Combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a large mason jar. Seal the jar and shake to combine. Add the carrots and radishes to the jar and allow to marinate 1 hour, or overnight.

  3. 3

    Combine mayonnaise, sriracha and soy sauce in a small bowl, whisking well to combine. Cover and refrigerate before using, or if there is any left over.

  4. 4

    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.