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Banh Mi Rice

Banh Mi Rice is a delicious twist on a banh mi sandwich. Classic fillings like seasoned pork, cabbage, and cucumber are served over an easy rice bowl.
Yield 8 Servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Vietnamese

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups long grain rice , cooked
  • 2 cups red cabbage , thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot , julienned
  • 1 cucumber , julienned
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground lean pork
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil , divided
  • 1 clove garlic , finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , or Sriracha
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a large bowl toss together the vegetables, cilantro, rice vinegar, salt, black pepper, and half the sesame oil and set aside to pickle for 20 minutes before draining them.
  • In a large heavy skillet on medium-high heat add the pork and sesame oil, breaking it apart as you cook until cook through, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to your pan, stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • In a large measuring cup, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and cornstarch, then add it to your skillet.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
  • To serve plate 1/2 cup rice with the pork and the drained pickled vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1585IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword: Banh Mi Rice