Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable Version)

Savory turkey in spicy-sweet sauce over rice with fresh veggies and crunchy toppings

# What You 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 - 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned
15 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
16 - 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
20 - 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm until serving.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Taste and adjust Sriracha or honey for preferred heat and sweetness level, then set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Season the cooked turkey with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then remove from heat.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls.
06 - Top each rice bowl with an equal portion of seasoned ground turkey.
07 - Arrange julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and red cabbage around or over the turkey in each bowl.
08 - Pour 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. Add cilantro leaves for freshness and serve with lime wedges on the side.
10 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowls and mix ingredients together if desired. Serve immediately while rice and turkey are still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one skillet and one pot, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
  • The bang bang sauce is so good you'll want to drizzle it on everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables.
  • You can prep the veggies and sauce ahead, making assembly lightning-fast on busy nights.
  • It tastes like takeout but costs a fraction and lets you control the heat and sweetness exactly how you like it.
02 -
  • Don't skip tasting the sauce before you drizzle it, everyone's heat tolerance is different and adjusting the Sriracha or honey now saves disappointment later.
  • Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the turkey so it browns instead of steams, those caramelized bits add serious flavor.
  • Prep all your veggies while the rice cooks so assembly is fast and everything stays fresh and crisp.
03 -
  • Grate your ginger with a microplane instead of chopping it, you'll get more flavor and avoid fibrous chunks in the sauce.
  • If your turkey releases a lot of liquid while cooking, pour some off before adding the seasonings so the meat browns instead of boiling.
  • Use day-old rice if you have it, it holds up better under the sauce and won't turn mushy.
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