Banh Mi Meatball Bowls
These Banh Mi Meatball Bowls are such a delicious combo of deep umami flavors paired with tangy pickled veggies and bright, fresh herbs!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1/2 lb ground pork (8 oz)
- 1/2 lb 98% lean ground chicken (8 oz)
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (28 grams)
- 2 tbsp milk (1 fl oz)
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated (8 grams)
- 1 tbsp lemongrass paste (0.5 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (0.5 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (13 grams)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (0.5 fl oz)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Bowl Ingredients
- 1 pouch Ben's Original Ready Rice Jasmine Rice (8.5 oz)
- 1 batch Quick Pickled Veggies
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayonnaise (60 grams)
- Optional: fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- To a small bowl, add the breadcrumbs and milk to create a panade. Mix to coat the breadcrumbs and set aside for 5-10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk.
- To a large bowl, add all remaining meatball ingredients and the breadcrumb/milk mixture. Mix with your hands until ingredients are evenly distributed in the meat, being careful not to overmix.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Using a 1 1/2 tbsp cookie scoop, roll into about 1" meatballs and place on the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking.
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F while the meatballs rest. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops of the meatballs begin to brown and are cooked through.
Assemble the Bowls
- Add cooked rice to the base of the bowls, then layer with Quick Pickled Veggies and meatballs. Top with sriracha mayo, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields 16-20 meatballs with 4-5 meatballs per serving. I recommend doubling the meatball portion of the recipe and freezing half of them for later. Just let them cool, vacuum seal, and freeze them for up to 6 months.
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Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g