Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)

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

# Components:

→ 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 red chili flakes
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Bowl Components

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

# Method:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and grated garlic until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency. Reserve for assembly.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for approximately 1 minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a cooking spoon. Continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until the meat is thoroughly browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red chili flakes, and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to personal preference.
05 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Position the seasoned turkey mixture in the center of each bowl. Arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, bell pepper strips, and purple cabbage around the turkey in an organized pattern.
06 - Drizzle the bang bang sauce generously over each bowl. Top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint leaves and serve alongside lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce tastes like it took hours to develop but comes together in the time it takes to brown the turkey.
  • You can have dinner on the table in 35 minutes, and it tastes like you actually tried.
  • It customizes beautifully—everyone at the table builds their own bowl exactly how they want it.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey properly—those caramelized bits are where the flavor lives, so resist the urge to rush or cook on high heat.
  • The bang bang sauce needs to be slightly thinner than you think it should be, because it will cling to the warm rice and vegetables; if it's too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of rice vinegar or water until it reaches a pourable consistency.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables while the rice cooks and the turkey sears—this way assembly takes literally two minutes and everything tastes fresh.
  • Make the sauce the morning before if you want to skip a step on a busy evening; it actually tastes better after the flavors have gotten to know each other overnight.
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