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A blue plate features a twist on banh mi with white rice topped with savory meatballs, avocado slices, carrot strips, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Two lime halves add zest nearby. A small wooden bowl of sesame seeds, alongside a fork and knife, complete the scene on a marble surface.
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Banh Mi-Inspired Meatball Bowl

Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or making a quick weeknight dinner, this Banh Mi-Inspired Meatball Bowl is a winner. It brings all the flavors of a Vietnamese banh mi into an easy, delicious, and satisfying bowl. Let me know if you try it—I’d love to hear your twist on this recipe!
4 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 package Impossible meat
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs or panko

Sauce

Pickled Salad

For Serving

  • Fresh mint
  • Cooked rice or noodles

Instructions

Meatballs

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
  • In a bowl, mix together the Impossible meat, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, bread crumbs and kosher salt until well combined.
  • Form into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
  • Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, and sesame oil until smooth.

Pickled Salad

  • In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots, cucumber, and scallions with salt and sugar.
  • Add rice vinegar and mix well.
  • Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes while preparing the other components.

Assembling the Bowl

  • Start with a base of rice or noodles in a serving bowl.
  • Add the cooked meatballs on top.
  • Drizzle generously with the spicy-sweet sauce.
  • Top with the quick-pickled salad for a refreshing crunch.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately.

Notes

Meatballs (Baking Method)

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  3. Prepare the meatballs as directed.
  4. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  6. In the last 5 minutes, you can brush the meatballs with the sauce for added flavor.

Meatballs (Pan Cooking Method)

  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  2. Place the meatballs in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, toss to coat, and turn off the heat.
  4. Let the meatballs sit in the pan for 1 minute to absorb the sauce before serving.
Author: Alejandra Graf
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