Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)

Tangy-sweet chili mayo turkey over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and sesame-scallion crunch.

# 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 into half-moons
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 Prepare:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to serve.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Taste and adjust Sriracha or honey to achieve desired heat and sweetness levels.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook while breaking it apart with a spatula until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to the cooked turkey. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls, creating a base layer.
06 - Top each rice bowl with an equal portion of the seasoned ground turkey.
07 - Distribute julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and red cabbage around or on top of the turkey in each bowl.
08 - Drizzle a generous amount of 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 with lime wedges on the side.
10 - Squeeze lime juice over the bowls, mix ingredients together if desired, and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in under 30 minutes, and you can prep the veggies while the rice steams.
  • The bang bang sauce is dangerously good—you'll want to put it on everything from grilled chicken to roasted broccoli.
  • It's endlessly customizable: swap proteins, add more crunch, dial the heat up or down without losing the soul of the dish.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lime wedges, that squeeze of citrus at the end pulls everything together and brightens the richness of the sauce.
  • If your skillet is too crowded, the turkey will steam instead of brown, so use a large pan or cook in batches for the best texture.
  • Taste the sauce before you drizzle, adjusting Sriracha or honey ensures it matches your heat tolerance and sweetness preference.
03 -
  • Double the bang bang sauce and keep it in a jar in the fridge, it's incredible on salads, tacos, and even as a dip for sweet potato fries.
  • Use a microplane to grate the ginger, it breaks down finer and distributes more evenly through the sauce than chopping.
  • Let the turkey rest for a minute after cooking so the juices redistribute, it keeps the meat tender when you spoon it over the rice.
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