Banh Mi Bowl

Step 1

If you would like to prepare your "pickled" veggies one night prior, it's highly suggested! If you'd like to make the marinade for the vegan option this is also a great idea!

Step 2

Start off by chopping all of your ingredients and combine until fully mixed. Next, shape into 12 slightly flattened meatballs.

Step 3

Next, pan sear them with avocado oil until they reach an internal temperature of 160F.

Step 4

Start off by slicing your veggies into the desired cut, either thinly sliced or into rounds. Add your remaining ingredients into a sealed container and incorporate the veggies. Add additional salt and lime if needed.

Step 5

Let sit for a few hours in your fridge.

Step 6

Combine your liquid and add to a sealed container. Next, thinly slice your mushrooms as if you were fileting a fish. Add them to your marinade & combine. If you want to add tofu be sure to dry it and cut into thicker slices. Sear the tofu if desired!

Step 7

Add all of your ingredients to a large thick glass cup fit for an immersion blender or add all ingredients to your mini blender. Let chill in the fridge.

Step 8

Using your base, add either rice to a bowl, or add your kewpie to toasted bread.

Step 9

Proceed to fill your bowl or sandwich generously and top with additional kewpie, and don't forget he toppings listed above! Eat & Enjoy!