Sweet Chili Pork Bowls with Sesame Glaze and Crispy Onions

Bowls have become a staple of modern dining and for good reason: they’re endlessly customizable and satisfying. This version is fully loaded with buttery jasmine rice infused with lime, savory ground pork and tender carrots in a sweet soy-sesame sauce, all finished with a drizzle of sweet chili mayo and a crunchy topping of crispy fried onions.

Every bite offers a balance of flavors and textures-tangy, sweet, savory and crunchy. It’s a complete meal in one bowl that comes together quickly, perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.

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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 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView 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, 1 1/4 cups water (2 1/4 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 produce. Zest and quarter lime. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with chili sauce 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 carrots, sesame dressing, 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet soy glaze (5 tablespoons for 4 servings) and 1/2 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 rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls; top with pork mixture and any remaining sauce from pan. Drizzle with sweet chili 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 work well. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

Mix 3 parts soy sauce with 1 part honey or brown sugar, plus a splash of mirin or rice vinegar.

Is there a gluten-free option for the crispy onions?

Look for gluten-free fried onions or make your own by baking thinly sliced onions tossed in oil and salt.