Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)

Flavor-packed bowls with seasoned turkey, crisp veggies, and creamy spicy sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Bang Bang Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sriracha or chili sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
07 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated

→ Ground Turkey

08 - 1 pound ground turkey
09 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
13 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
14 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Bowl Assembly

17 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
18 - 1 cup shredded carrots
19 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
20 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
21 - 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
22 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
23 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
24 - Fresh cilantro or mint leaves for garnish
25 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and grated garlic until completely smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili flakes, and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with turkey mixture and arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, and purple cabbage around the turkey.
06 - Drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is ridiculously addictive and makes you feel like you're eating something more indulgent than it actually is.
  • Everything comes together in under 35 minutes, so it's perfect when you want restaurant-quality flavor on a busy weeknight.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on what vegetables you have hanging around or dietary preferences you're working with.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes—the difference between raw and toasted is night and day, and that nutty flavor is what makes these bowls feel complete.
  • The sauce gets thicker as it sits, so if you're making it ahead, thin it out with a tablespoon of water before serving so it drizzles beautifully rather than plopping onto the bowl.
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate your garlic clove for the sauce instead of mincing—it distributes the flavor more evenly and doesn't leave chunks.
  • If you find the sauce too spicy, a dollop of sour cream or coconut milk on the side lets people mellow it out to their preference without you having to remake the whole batch.
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