Savory Vietnamese Ground Pork and Rice Bowls You'll Love

Experience vibrant flavors in these Vietnamese Ground Pork and Rice Bowls, a quick and satisfying dish for any busy night.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

3 cloves Garlic
1 stalk Fresh Lemongrass
3 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Sriracha optional

For the Pork

1 tablespoon Cooking Oil canola or vegetable
1 pound Ground Pork
2 pieces Thai Bird’s Eye Chilis optional

For the Bowls

3 cups Cooked Rice jasmine rice recommended
4 cups Green Leaf Lettuce torn
1 cup Cucumbers sliced
1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
1/2 cup Fresh Mint chopped
2 wedges Lime Wedges

Equipment

skillet or wok
Bowl

Method

Preparation

Whisk together garlic, lemongrass, Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha in a bowl and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.
Add the ground pork and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until it starts to turn opaque.
Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until thickened.
Assemble bowls with torn lettuce, cooked rice, and sliced cucumbers topped with caramelized pork.
Garnish with cilantro, mint, and lime wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep the sauce and chop vegetables ahead of time for quick assembly. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavors significantly.

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