Bahn Mi Bowl

Banh Mi Bowl with Ground Pork

Servings: 4  |  Prep Time: 15 min  |  Total Time: 30 min

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Per Serving (includes ½ cup cooked jasmine rice + 1 tsp light sriracha mayo):

• Calories: ~435 kcal
• Protein: ~25g
• Carbs: ~40g
• Fat: ~17g

Macros will vary if using noodles or cauliflower rice. Mayo amount assumes ~1 tsp light mayo per bowl.

Ingredients

Ground Pork

• 1 lb ground pork (85–90% lean)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste)
• 1 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil

Pickled Veggies

• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber or daikon
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¼ tsp salt

Bowl Base & Toppings

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles (½ cup cooked rice per bowl)
• Optional: chopped romaine or shredded cabbage
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• Lime wedges
• Homemade Sriracha Mayo: mix 2 tbsp light mayo + 1 tsp sriracha (makes ~4 servings)
• Optional: fried egg

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour over carrots and cucumber. Let sit 10+ minutes to quick pickle.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add ground pork and cook until browned.
4. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin, and sriracha. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
5. Assemble bowl with rice or noodles, pork, pickled veggies, and fresh toppings. Drizzle with homemade light sriracha mayo and squeeze lime to finish.

Prep Tips / Substitutions

• Use cauliflower rice for lower carbs.
• Swap pork for ground turkey or tofu.
• Add extra herbs or top with crispy onions for texture.

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