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Crunchy Peanut Asian Pork Bowls

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I don’t know about you, but some of my favorite nights are cuddled up on the couch with my favorite TV shows and a good Chinese takeout order in front of me. I developed this easy, affordable recipe to enjoy on those nights when you’re in the mood for take out but want a healthier, more affordable option. This take out fake out meal does not disappoint with the flavor it delivers! Give it a try and I promise, you will be adding it to your weekly meal plan!

Crunchy Peanut Asian Pork Bowls
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Crunchy Peanut Asian Pork Bowls

Recipe by Saturday Dinners with Ang
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Course: Blog, Food RecipesCuisine: Dinner, Asian FusionDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 1 Ground Pork

  • 1 1 Yellow Onion

  • 2 cloves 2 Minced Garlic

  • 1 Tbsp 1 Light Sesame Oil

  • 1 Tbsp 1 Ginger Paste

  • 1/3 cup 1/3 Teriyaki

  • 2 Tbsp 2 Chili Garlic Sauce or Sambal Oelek

  • 1 Tbsp 1 Brown Sugar

  • 1 Bag 1 Asian Salad Mix Kit

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 Chopped Peanuts

  • 1 cup 1 Rice

  • Cilantro, Mint and Scallions for garnish

Directions

  • In a saute pan, heat sesame oil and add diced onion. Saute until translucent
  • Add garlic and ground pork. Brown pork until cooked through
  • Mix together Sambal, Teriyaki, brown sugar and ginger paste. Add to browned pork and simmer for a couple minutes to combine flavors
  • Remove dressing and crunchy contents from Asian salad kit and add remaining contents to the pork. Wilt in and combine together
  • Using a knife, carefully chop your peanuts and add to skillet along with a couple tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Stir to combine
  • In a small pot, add 1 cup jasmine rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked through and fluffy. Layer rice in bowls and top with pork mixture. Garnish with your favorite toppings and ENJOY!

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Notes

  • I like to take some of the crunchy contents from the salad kit to top my bowls with also. You can save the dressing for another salad if you want.
  • If you wanted to make this recipe with noodles instead of rice, you could do that. I would recommend some brown rice noodles. They’re on the healthier side and very tasty.
  • The sesame oil I use to cook down my onions in this recipe is a light sesame oil. Not a pure toasted sesame oil. If you can’t find it, just use olive oil instead.
  • You can sub cashews for peanuts if you wanted in this recipe. Make it yours!

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