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A delicious plate of Asian Bowls

Asian Bowls

Delicious and healthy Asian Bowls packed with flavor, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 561

Ingredients
  

  • recipe Asian Meatballs reheated
  • 120 ml sauce from the Asian Meatball recipe reheated
  • 450 g Jasmine Rice freshly cooked or reheated
  • 150 g shelled edamame
  • 3 pieces scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • ½ piece English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 piece jalapeno thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 50 g chopped peanuts
  • 4 tsp sesame seeds
  • 15 g brown sugar
  • 22.5 g minced garlic
  • 22.5 g grated ginger
  • 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 80 ml hoisin sauce
  • 60 ml rice vinegar
  • 22.5 ml toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ tsp cornstarch
  • 7.5 ml water

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Combine cornstarch and water and stir into a slurry. Add it to the simmering glaze and cook for one minute until it thickens.
  3. Divide the Jasmine Rice between bowls and top with the Asian Meatballs.
  4. Arrange shelled edamame, scallions, carrot, and cucumber in the bowls. Drizzle each bowl with sauce.
  5. Garnish with jalapeno, cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds. Serve with chopsticks or a fork.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings and ingredients based on your preference or what you have on hand.