Sesame Soy Pork Bowls with Sriracha Mayo and Crispy Onions

Bowl meals have become a staple for good reason: they’re endlessly customizable and pack everything you love into one satisfying dish. This version is loaded with flavor and texture-from the buttery lime rice to the saucy pork and crunchy fried onions.

Juicy ground pork is cooked with shredded carrots and a sweet soy glaze, then served over jasmine rice brightened with lime zest. A drizzle of spicy Sriracha mayo and a sprinkle of crispy onions take it over the top. It’s a complete meal in a bowl that’s quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve guests.

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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

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 the rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) 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 the produce. Zest and quarter the lime. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with Sriracha to taste.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up the meat into pieces, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the shredded carrots, sesame dressing, 2½ tablespoons sweet soy glaze (5 tablespoons for 4 servings) and ½ teaspoon sugar (1 teaspoon for 4). 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 the rice with a fork; stir in the lime zest and 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Divide the rice between bowls; top with the pork mixture and any remaining sauce from the pan. Drizzle with the Sriracha mayo. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions. 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 parts soy sauce with 1 part honey or brown sugar to approximate the flavor.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.