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Turkey Bahn Mi Bowl

Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Servings 2
Description

Crispy pan fried turkey and fresh vegetables over a bed of cilantro lime rice toped with two sauces.

Ingredients
  • 12 ounces Turkey Tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1 stick Lemongrass
  • 3/4 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1 Small Carrot
  • 2 Radish
  • 1/3 English Cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1 cup Corn Starch
  • 1/8 cup Cooking Oil
Instructions
  1. Bahn Mi Sauce
    1. Use something heavy like a meat tenderizing mallet or rolling pin to crush a 2 in piece of lemongrass.
    2. Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 2 Table spoons of Thai chili sauce.
    3. Add lemongrass piece and stir gently.
    4. Set aside for later use.
  2. Cut and Marinade Turkey
    1. Cut turkey into thin strips 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and about 2 inches long.
    2. Place in a zipper bag with 1/4 cup of Bahn Mi Sauce.
    3. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least one hour is best, or up to 24 hours.
  3. Rice
    1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
    2. Chop 1/2 bunch of cilantro.
    3. Zest 1 lime and cut in half.
    4. When rice is done cooking, add a large pinch of chopped fresh cilantro, half the zest and the juice from half the lime.
  4. Sriracha Mayonnaise
    1. Combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce. Mix well.
  5. Vegetables
    1. Wash all produce.
    2. Cut cucumber in half long ways, remove seeds, slice into half moons about 1/4 inch thick. Place in zipper bag.
    3. Combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, and the juice of half a lime. Add to cucumbers.
    4. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    5. Peel carrot and shred on large side of box grater. Set aside.
    6. Slice radishes as thin as you can. Set aside.
  6. Cook Turkey
    1. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a non stick pan.
    2. Drain excess marinade from turkey.
    3. Toss turkey in corn starch to coat completely.
    4. Place a single layer of turkey strips into the hot pan, do not over crowd.
    5. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, flip each piece, and continue cooking until cooked through, about another 2-4 minutes.
    6. Drain on paper towel.
    7. Repeat 4-6 as needed to cook all turkey.
  7. Assembly
    1. Divide cooked rice between two bowls.
    2. Place turkey on top of rice on one half of the bowl.
    3. Add cucumbers, radishes, and carrots to the other half.
    4. Drizzle Bahn Mi Sauce over the turkey.
    5. Drizzle Sriracha Mayo over the vegetables.
    6. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
    7. ENJOY!!
Keywords: Bahn Mi, Turkey, Spicy, Vietnamese
Read it online: https://thyme2cook.com/recipe/turkey-bahn-mi-bowl/
Lesley Langdon
Wife, mother, blogger, small business builder

Hi, I'm Lesley, wife, mother, caterer, blogger, and web developer. I live in New Jersey, (South Jersey to those who understand the difference) with my wife and daughter. I love developing recipes tailored to the size of my family (translation: delicious homemade food without a ton of leftovers), running my daughter to all her activities, designing web sites for small businesses, and the great outdoors. My other blog chronicles my training to eventually be able to thru hike the Appalachian Trail.