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Pork Tenderloin Banh Mi Rice Bowls

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$16.00560 cal · 36g protein

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin1ΒΌ lb
  • soy sauce2 tbsp
  • fish sauce1 tbsp
  • sugar2 tbsp
  • carrots2 count
  • cucumber1 count
  • rice vinegarΒ½ cup
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • mayonnaise3 tbsp
  • sriracha1 tsp
  • jasmine rice1Β½ cups
  • vegetable oil1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to the package directions.

  2. 2

    Quick-pickle: cut the carrots and cucumber into matchsticks and toss with the rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar and a pinch of salt; let sit 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the pork thin and toss with the soy sauce, fish sauce and remaining sugar.

  4. 4

    Sear the pork in the oil in a very hot skillet in two batches, 2-3 minutes per batch, until browned and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Stir the sriracha into the mayo (keep some plain mayo for kids).

  6. 6

    Build bowls with rice, pork, drained pickles, cilantro and a drizzle of spicy mayo.

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