Description
A delicious and vibrant rice bowl inspired by the classic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, featuring fresh vegetables, marinated proteins, and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup pickled carrots and daikon
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup protein of choice (tofu, chicken, or pork), marinated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Marinate your choice of protein in soy sauce and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated protein in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, followed by the cooked protein.
- Add pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber slices, and fresh cilantro on top.
- Drizzle with sriracha if desired and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use tofu or tempeh as the protein.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- Pickling the vegetables can be done a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Banh Mi Rice Bowl, Vietnamese Rice Bowl, Fusion Cuisine