Sesame Soy Pork Bowls with Chili Mayo and Crispy Onions

Bowls have become a staple of modern dining and for good reason: they’re endlessly customizable and pack everything into one satisfying dish. This version features buttery jasmine rice infused with lime, topped with savory ground pork in a sweet soy glaze and finished with a spicy chili mayo. Shredded carrots add a touch of sweetness, while crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro provide crunch and brightness.

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these bowls come together in under 30 minutes. The combination of flavors-sweet, salty, tangy and spicy-will have you coming back for more. Serve them as a complete meal that’s sure to please the whole family.

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Ingredients

4 ounce Shredded CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sesame DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in the juice of half the lime. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sweet Thai chili sauce to make the chili mayo. Set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in the sweet soy glaze and sesame dressing. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
5. Add the shredded carrots to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute until slightly softened.
6. To serve, divide the lime rice among bowls. Top with the pork and carrot mixture. Drizzle with chili mayo, then garnish with crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges from the remaining lime half.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground pork?

Yes, ground chicken, turkey or beef work well. Adjust cooking time as needed.

Is there a substitute for crispy fried onions?

You can use toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for crunch or omit them entirely.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Use tamari instead of sweet soy glaze and check that your sesame dressing and chili sauce are gluten-free.