Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)

Tender turkey in tangy-sweet chili mayo over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and crispy toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bang Bang Sauce

01 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Ground Turkey

08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
09 - 1 pound ground turkey
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Rice Bowls

13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned
15 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
20 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm until assembly.
02 - Whisk together rice vinegar, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Taste and adjust Sriracha or honey to desired heat and sweetness level. Reserve sauce.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook while breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Season cooked turkey with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide warm cooked rice equally among four serving bowls.
06 - Distribute seasoned ground turkey evenly over rice in each bowl.
07 - Arrange julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and sliced red cabbage around or over the turkey in each bowl.
08 - Pour generous amount of bang bang sauce over turkey and vegetables in each bowl.
09 - Sprinkle sliced scallions and sesame seeds over each bowl. Add cilantro leaves as final garnish and serve with lime wedges alongside.
10 - Squeeze fresh lime over bowls before eating. Mix ingredients together if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It gives you that restaurant-style rice bowl fix without leaving the house or spending fifteen dollars on delivery.
  • The bang bang sauce is dangerously good and works on practically everything, so youll find yourself making double batches.
  • You can prep all the vegetables and sauce ahead, then just cook the turkey and rice when hunger strikes.
  • It is endlessly customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous eaters can both build a bowl they love.
02 -
  • Do not skip tasting the bang bang sauce before you drizzle it; the heat level of Sriracha varies wildly between brands, and you want to get it just right.
  • Let the turkey cook undisturbed for a minute or two before breaking it up so it can develop a little caramelized crust instead of steaming in its own moisture.
  • If your rice sits for more than a few minutes before serving, cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it from drying out.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables and make the sauce while the rice cooks so everything comes together at the same time without any frantic last-minute chopping.
  • Use a box grater or julienne peeler for the carrots to get them thin and delicate, which makes them easier to eat and prettier in the bowl.
  • If your turkey releases a lot of liquid while cooking, drain some of it off before adding the soy sauce and sesame oil so the seasoning does not get diluted.
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