Your dinner rotation needs an upgrade. Make these banh mi rice bowls for something fresh

Your dinner rotation needs an upgrade. Make these banh mi rice bowls for something fresh


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You can count on these banh mi rice bowls to be a people pleasing dinner.

Sweet, spicy and tangy. This recipe is bursting with flavor! Chef Jeff from Smith's shared how to make banh mi rice bowls to add a new and fresh dish to your dinner rotation.

Banh Mi Rice Bowls

INGREDIENTS

For the Pork

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Spicy Mayo

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

For the Pickled Veggies

  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

To Serve

  • 4 servings cooked rice
  • shredded cabbage as needed
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges

METHOD

  1. Make the pickled veggies by whisking the water, salt, vinegar,  and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.  Add in the veggies.  Make sure they are submerged.  Cover with plastic and put in the fridge at least 1 hour. 
  2. Add the pork to a zip bag or bowl.  Add in all of its ingredients and mix to combine.  Cover and place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes. 
  3. Make the spicy mayo and place in the fridge until ready to use.   
  4. Add some oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.  Once hot add the pork in a single layer.  Cook for 2 minutes per side.  Cook in batches if necessary.  Remove them from the pan.  Cook any extra marinade juices for a few minutes. 
  5. Serve the pork on a pile of rice, along with some pickled veggies, cabbage, cilantro, lime wedge, and some spicy mayo.  Drizzle on some of the sauce in the pan.  Enjoy!

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