BLACK RICE BANH MI BOWLS ENJOY DAN:

                       BLACK RICE BANH MI BOWLS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup black rice, rinsed

2-cups water

1-teaspoons salt

1-bay leaf

1-tablespoon EACH toasted sesame oil, & soy sauce

2-tablespoons fish sauce

1-teaspoon honey

1/4-cup rice vinegar

1-tablespoon sugar

1-multi-colored carrot, spiralized

1-daikon radish, spiralized

1/2-cup red cabbage, shredded

1/2--cup fresh mint

Garnish Sriracha mayo (recipe to follow) & sliced jalapeno

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine rice, water, bay leaf and 1/2-teaspoon salt in a saucepan.

2.   Bring to a boil over high heat.

3.   Reduce heat & simmer to maintain a gentle simmer.

4.   Cover and cook until the rice is tender about 30 minutes.

5.   Remove from heat & let stand for 5 minutes.

6.   In a bowl mix together, oil & next 4 ingredients.

7.   Whisk vinegar, sugar, remaining salt in a bowl.

8.   Add carrot, daikon, & let stand 15 minutes.

9.   Drain & discard liquid.

10  Divide the rice, marinated vegetables & cabbage among 4 bowls.

11  Serve topped with herbs, Sriracha mayo & jalapeno.

SRIRACHA MAYO:

1-garlic clove, minced

1-cup mayonnaise

3-tablespoons Sriracha

2-tablespoons lemon juice

1/4-teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.

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