Savory Sesame Pork Bowls with Sriracha Mayo and Crispy Onions

Bowls have become a staple for quick, customizable meals and this savory sesame pork bowl is no exception. With a base of buttery jasmine rice infused with lime, topped with saucy ground pork and tender carrots, every bite is packed with flavor. A drizzle of spicy Sriracha mayo and a sprinkle of crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro add the perfect finishing touches.

This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The combination of sweet soy glaze, sesame dressing and a hint of heat from Sriracha creates a balanced, satisfying dish that will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sesame DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2. While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Zest and quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Sriracha to taste.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in shredded carrots, sesame dressing, 2½ tablespoons sweet soy glaze and ½ teaspoon sugar. Cook until carrots are softened, pork is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 2-4 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
4. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls; top with pork mixture and any remaining sauce from pan. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground pork?

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

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

You can mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar as a substitute.

Is there a dairy-free option for the butter?

Yes, you can use a plant-based butter or omit it and add a little extra oil to the rice.