Fusion Savory Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Fusion Savory Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce

A delicious one-pan rice bowl combining Italian, Asian, and American flavors. Tender meat and fresh vegetables are cooked with rice and topped with a creamy peanut-soy sauce. Perfect for beginners looking for a complete, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

28 min
Easy
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10
Salty6/10
Sour1/10
Umami8/10
Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

The bowl will have a mix of tender, slightly chewy rice coated in a creamy peanut sauce, with browned ground meat or diced chicken providing a meaty bite. Vegetables remain crisp-tender, adding a crunchy contrast to the soft elements.

👃 Aroma

A warm, nutty peanut fragrance dominates with savory soy and browned meat notes layered underneath. Fresh vegetal hints from the stir-fried carrots, peppers, and broccoli lend a light, green lift to the overall aroma.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Iced green tea or a light lager (alternatively a crisp, off-dry Riesling) to cut richness and refresh the palate.

🥗 Side Dishes

Quick cucumber salad with rice vinegar and sesame, pickled carrots/daikon, or steamed bok choy with a light garlic-sesame dressing.

Ingredients(5 items)

  • 12 cups cooked rice (or 1 cup uncooked rice)
  • 21 pound ground meat or diced chicken
  • 32 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli - diced)
  • 41/2 cup peanut butter
  • 53 tablespoons soy sauce

Nutrition Information(per serving)

520
Calories
28g
Protein
52g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until no longer pink.

  2. 2

    Add the diced vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 4 minutes until they become tender but still crisp.

  3. 3

    Pour in the cooked rice (or add uncooked rice with 2 cups water and cook for 15 minutes). Mix everything together and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Pour this sauce over the rice mixture and stir well for 2 minutes until everything is coated.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls.

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