
Spicy Bánh Mì Rice Bowls
Inspired by bánh mì, the popular Vietnamese sandwich, we dish up its flavors deconstructed on a bed of rice. This high protein, low carb dinner features a crowd-pleasing protein: seitan.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (divided)
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (divided)
- 1 Persian cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, destemmed, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 8 oz seitan, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 0.25 oz cilantro, leaves picked
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
- Salt (from your kitchen)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Add brown rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt to small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until grains are tender and water is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes.
Add just 3 tbsp rice vinegar, just 1 tbsp turbinado sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ cup water to small saucepan. Bring pickling liquid to a boil and remove from heat. Combine cucumber, jalapeño, carrot, and pickling liquid in medium heatproof bowl. Transfer to refrigerator.
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan and cook until crispy in places, 4 to 5 minutes. Add remaining rice vinegar, just 1 tsp turbinado sugar, and tamari and cook, tossing occasionally, until sticky, about 1 minute.
Combine garlic, mayo, and just 1 tsp sriracha in small bowl. (TIP: Add more Sriracha if you prefer more spice.)
Divide rice between bowls and top with crispy seitan, pickled vegetables, and cilantro. Serve with spicy mayo. Ăn nào!
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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