Pork Rice Bowls

Pork Rice Bowls
Ground Pork Rice Bowls
Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup cucumber, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, sliced
  • 1 cup carrot, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, peeled and shredded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (optional), scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped
  • 1 cup pickled vegetables or kimchi (optional)*

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground pork until internal temperature reaches 160°F when measured with a food thermometer. Drain fat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, corn starch, ginger powder, garlic powder and sugar. Add to cooked meat and mix well. Cook for 1 minute or until the meat is coated and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Divide rice into 6 bowls. Top with meat, cucumber, carrot, jalapeno and cilantro. Add pickled vegetables, such as pickled daikon radish, carrots or kimchi, if desired. Drizzle with spicy sour cream and enjoy!
  5. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:

*Try this Quick Pickled Daikon Radish and Carrots recipe. 

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 330
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 3g, includes 1g Added Sugars
  • Protein: 29g
  • Calcium: 6%
  • Potassium: 10%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor