Vibrant Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 cups carrot, julienned
• 2 cups daikon radish, julienned
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 2 cups brown rice, cooked
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrot and daikon. Add the rice vinegar and sugar, tossing to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes to pickle.

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork, garlic, and lemongrass until the pork is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.