Turkey Rice Bowls Bang Bang (Print Page)
Seasoned ground turkey over fluffy jasmine rice with crisp veggies and a sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce drizzle.
# What You Need:
→ Rice
01 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Seasoned Ground Turkey
04 - 1 pound ground turkey
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
→ Bang Bang Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
→ Toppings and Vegetables
17 - 1 cup shredded carrots
18 - 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
19 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
20 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
21 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Rinse rice under cold running water until the runoff turns clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork before serving.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula into small crumbles. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through.
03 - Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and sriracha if using. Stir thoroughly to coat the turkey evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauces to caramelize slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the heat level by adding more sriracha if desired.
05 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Layer each with the seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, red cabbage, and green onions. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The bang bang sauce comes together in about sixty seconds and tastes like something from a restaurant.
- Ground turkey is lean, affordable, and absorbs the soy hoisin mixture like a sponge.
- Every single topping adds crunch, color, or freshness so each bite feels complete.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the rice or you will end up with a gummy clump instead of distinct, tender grains.
- Letting the turkey rest off the heat for a minute before assembling keeps it from overcooking and drying out.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes and you will never go back to raw ones again.
- Double the bang bang sauce and keep the extra in the fridge for sandwiches, roasted vegetables, or dipping leftover everything.