Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)
Seasoned ground turkey over rice with crisp veggies and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bang Bang Sauce
01 - ½ cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjust to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
→ Seasoned Ground Turkey
06 - 1 pound ground turkey
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bowl Assembly
13 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
17 - ¼ cup chopped scallions
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula into crumbles. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink and develops light caramelization.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with the seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with Bang Bang sauce. Sprinkle chopped scallions and sesame seeds over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Bang Bang sauce is the kind of condiment you will want to put on everything from roasted broccoli to plain rice crackers at midnight.
- Ground turkey cooks quickly and absorbs the garlic ginger soy combination like a sponge, making every bite deeply savory without hours of marinating.
- These bowls come together faster than delivery and taste like something you would pay sixteen dollars for at a trendy lunch spot.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the garlic and ginger in the hot oil because they can go from fragrant to burnt in seconds and bitter garlic will ruin the entire dish.
- Letting the turkey sit undisturbed for a minute or two at a time while cooking helps it develop a golden crust instead of steaming in its own juices.
03 -
- Make a double batch of the Bang Bang sauce and keep it in a jar in the fridge because it stays good for about a week and you will absolutely want it on sandwiches, roasted vegetables, or straight off your finger.
- Toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top releases their oils and takes the flavor from pleasant to unforgettable.