Banh Mi Bowls

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

sesame oil

1 lb

ground pork

Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper ((1 teaspoon of each))

green onions, (finely chopped)

garlic cloves, (minced)

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

sriracha

1 tbsp

white granulated sugar

1/4 cup

finely chopped fresh basil

1 cup

uncooked white or brown rice

2 cups

matchstick carrots

2 cups

radishes, (cut into matchsticks (for a more authentic use peeled daikon -- Japanese white radish))

1/4 cup

unseasoned rice vinegar

1/4 cup

white granulated sugar

1 tsp

fine sea salt

English cucumber, (cut into matchsticks)

fresh cilantro, jalapeños, additional green onions

1/2 cup

full fat regular mayo

3 tbsp

freshly squeezed lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon lime zest

1 tbsp

Sriracha