Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable version)

Savory ground turkey with vegetables and spicy bang bang sauce over fluffy rice

# What You'll Need:

→ Ground Turkey

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
04 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
05 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Rice

09 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
13 - 2 green onions, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Bang Bang Sauce

15 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
16 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
17 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
18 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
19 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until completely browned and no longer pink.
05 - Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce coats the turkey.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with seasoned turkey, then arrange carrots, cucumber, and cabbage on the sides.
07 - Generously drizzle bang bang sauce over each bowl. Top with green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: With only 20 minutes of cooking time, it is ideal for busy weeknights.
  • Customizable Heat: Easily adjust the sriracha levels to suit your spice preference.
  • Balanced Textures: Combines the crunch of fresh carrots and cabbage with tender turkey and fluffy rice.
02 -
  • Adjust the bang bang sauce heat level by altering the sriracha quantity.
  • For the best texture, use fresh jasmine rice and fluff it with a fork before serving.
  • Shred the vegetables finely to ensure they mix well with the sauce and turkey in every bite.
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