rice bowl recipe
This rice bowl recipe is a versatile and delicious dish that can be customized with a variety of toppings. It features fluffy rice, protein, and fresh vegetables, making it a balanced meal in a bowl.
Equipment
- 1 medium pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 4 bowls for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice or any rice of your choice
- 4 cups water
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced or tofu for a vegetarian option
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot sliced thinly
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 4 green onions chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional sesame seeds
- optional avocado
- optional sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, add the rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
- Cook the rice for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken (or tofu) and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, then add the broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fluff the finished rice with a fork and divide it among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and any additional toppings you desire (such as sesame seeds, avocado, or sriracha).
Notes
Feel free to customize the bowl with different proteins such as shrimp or beef, or add more vegetables based on your preferences.
This dish is great for meal prep; simply store the rice and topping separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
If you want a vegetarian version, you can replace chicken with tofu, tempeh, or just skip protein entirely and load up on more veggies.