Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Spicy Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Ground Turkey Rice Bowl featuring a savory and spicy Bang Bang sauce, tender ground turkey cooked with aromatic spices and soy sauce, served with rice and fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
- 2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt, more or less to taste
- 2 tsp corn starch
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½–1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Bowl Toppings and Assembly
- Cooked rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado slices
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth and well combined. Adjust the balance of spice and sweetness by adding more sriracha for heat or more honey and chili sauce for sweetness. Chill the sauce until you’re ready to serve.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink inside, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Lower heat to medium-low and stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
- Thicken the Mixture: Sprinkle corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir thoroughly to incorporate. This will slightly thicken the sauce coating the turkey. Optionally, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the prepared Bang Bang sauce to infuse extra flavor before removing from heat.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls: In serving bowls, layer cooked rice and your choice of shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, and other desired vegetables. Spoon the warm ground turkey mixture over the rice and vegetables. Drizzle with additional Bang Bang sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra color and crunch.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of sriracha in both the turkey mixture and the Bang Bang sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- The Bang Bang sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use freshly grated ginger for maximum flavor; bottled grated ginger may be less potent.
- Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite fresh or pickled vegetables to suit your taste and seasonal availability.
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