Banh Mi Rice Bowl
Experience the vibrant tastes of Vietnam with this Banh Mi Rice Bowl, a delightful fusion of marinated protein, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs served over fluffy jasmine rice. This dish captures the essence of traditional Banh Mi sandwiches while offering a convenient twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, you can whip it up in just 30 minutes for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 lb protein (chicken, pork, beef, or tofu), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- tsp ground pepper
- Sriracha sauce (to taste)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (usually about 15 minutes).
- Marinate the protein in a bowl with fish sauce, garlic, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated protein until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- While cooking, prepare toppings: shred carrots, slice cucumbers, and chop cilantro.
- Assemble your bowl starting with jasmine rice as the base, followed by cooked protein topped with carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro.
- Drizzle sriracha sauce over the top or serve on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 65mg