Ground Pork Banh Mi Bowls

Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cut: Ground Pork
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced radish
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup rice white or brown
  • 1/4 cup spicy mayo
  • baguette sliced

Instructions

  • Begin by cooking the rice according to the package directions.
  • In a small saucepan combine the vinegar, water, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and radish to a mason jar.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and cilantro and mix well.
  • Using a cookie scoop, measure out approximately 1 tbsp of the ground pork mixture to form each meatball.
  • Place them on a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until Internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Assemble the bowls by starting with a scoop of rice, top with a few meatballs, pickled vegetables, and finally a drizzle of spicy mayo. Serve with a side of baguette bread.
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