Description
A vibrant deconstructed take on the classic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, served as a rice bowl with savory pork, quick-pickled vegetables, and spicy mayo over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Sriracha
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sliced jalapeños, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring jasmine rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add carrot, cucumber, and radishes. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to pickle.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth to make spicy mayo.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing rice among serving bowls. Top with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeños. Drizzle with spicy mayo and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Swap ground pork with ground chicken or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.
Use daikon radish for a more traditional flavor.
Store components separately in the fridge and assemble fresh for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
