Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable Version)

Savory turkey in sweet chili mayo over rice with fresh vegetables

# 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

→ Bowl Components

13 - 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned
15 - ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - ½ 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 It:

01 - Prepare rice according to package directions and keep warm until ready to serve.
02 - Whisk together rice vinegar, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Taste and adjust Sriracha and honey for desired heat and sweetness balance. Reserve sauce.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook while breaking apart with a spatula until completely cooked through with no pink remaining, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to cooked turkey. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to incorporate fully. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls, creating a base for each portion.
06 - Top each rice base with an equal portion of seasoned ground turkey.
07 - Arrange julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and sliced red cabbage around or directly atop the turkey in each bowl.
08 - Drizzle a generous amount of prepared bang bang sauce over the turkey and vegetables in each bowl.
09 - Sprinkle sliced scallions and sesame seeds over each bowl. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and serve alongside lime wedges.
10 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over bowls and mix ingredients together if desired. Serve immediately while rice remains warm and vegetables maintain their crispness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, but tastes like you spent an hour planning it.
  • The bang bang sauce is dangerously good and works on just about anything you put it on.
  • You get crunch, creaminess, heat, and freshness all in one bowl.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on what vegetables or grains you have on hand.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fresh ginger and garlic in the sauce, they make all the difference between flat and vibrant.
  • Let the turkey rest for a minute after cooking so it stays juicy and doesn't turn rubbery when you stir in the seasonings.
  • Prep your vegetables while the rice cooks to save time and keep everything moving smoothly.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on, it brings out a deeper nutty flavor.
  • If you like more sauce, double the recipe and toss some directly with the turkey before plating.
  • Use a mandoline to slice your vegetables paper-thin for an extra delicate crunch that feels restaurant-quality.
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