Turkey Rice Bang Bang Bowls (Print Version)
Savory ground turkey with homemade spicy sauce served over rice with fresh vegetables for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Ground Turkey Mixture
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1 lb ground turkey
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1 Tbsp sesame oil (or preferred cooking oil)
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2-3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tsp grated ginger
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
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1-2 Tbsp sriracha
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2-3 Tbsp chicken broth
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2 tsp honey
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp sea salt, to taste
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2 tsp corn starch
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise
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3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
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½-1 Tbsp sriracha, adjust for spice level
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1 tsp rice vinegar
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2 tsp honey
→ Rice Bowl Components
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Cooked rice
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Shredded carrots
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Sliced cucumbers
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Shelled edamame
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Pickled onions
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Avocado slices
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Shredded cabbage
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Sliced green onions
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Sesame seeds
# Steps:
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Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Adjust flavor by adding more sriracha for heat or additional honey or sweet chili sauce for sweetness. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until glistening. Add ground turkey and break into smaller pieces while cooking. Once turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
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Simmer the turkey mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the mixture and stir thoroughly to incorporate. Optional: Just before serving, stir in approximately 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce for added flavor.
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Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl. Add desired vegetables and toppings such as shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, and avocado. Spoon the seasoned ground turkey mixture over the components. Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Turkey mixture keeps for 3-4 days while the sauce remains fresh for up to a week.
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The turkey mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months. For best results, mix with bang bang sauce before freezing.
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If the turkey mixture becomes dry during cooking, add additional soy sauce or broth as needed.