Spicy Bang Bang Turkey Rice Bowls (Print)

Savory turkey with crisp veggies and creamy spicy sauce over fluffy rice.

# Ingredients:

→ Ground Turkey

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sriracha
04 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
05 - 2 tsp sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ Rice

09 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
13 - 2 green onions, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Bang Bang Sauce

15 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
16 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
19 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Prepare rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to assemble.
02 - Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned.
05 - Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until well combined and saucy.
06 - Divide warm rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with seasoned turkey, then arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and purple cabbage around the sides.
07 - Drizzle bang bang sauce generously over each bowl. Top with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That bang bang sauce is dangerously addictive—creamy, spicy, and tangy all at once, and somehow it makes everything taste better.
  • You can have dinner on the table in under an hour, which means weeknight meals don't have to feel rushed or boring.
  • It's naturally flexible, so you can swap proteins, pile on extra vegetables, or adjust the heat to match your mood that day.
02 -
  • The bang bang sauce is best used fresh, so don't make it too far ahead or it'll start separating slightly—make it right before you assemble bowls.
  • Breaking the turkey into genuinely small pieces while it cooks makes the texture so much better; if you leave it in large chunks, it becomes dense and chewy instead of tender.
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds takes three minutes and tastes exponentially better than pre-toasted; just toss them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of bang bang sauce and keep it in a jar in the fridge—it's perfect for drizzling over other bowls, roasted vegetables, or even grilled chicken throughout the week.
  • If the sauce feels too thick when you make it, thin it out with a teaspoon of lime juice or water at a time rather than adding too much all at once and overshooting the consistency.
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