Cal Smart Sesame Pork Bowls
with Cilantro Rice- Soy
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Sesame
This Korean-inspired rice bowl is packed with veggies, cilantro-spiked rice and seasoned pork. Finish it with a spicy-sweet sesame sauce, then stir all these vibrant ingredients together for an unforgettable flavour experience. Calorie Smart (650kcal or less) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Pork
½ cup
Parboiled Rice
227 g
Shanghai Bok Choy
7 g
Cilantro
113 g
Mushrooms
2 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)
1 tbsp
Sesame Oil
(Contains: Sesame)
1 tbsp
Honey
2 tsp
Sriracha
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 tbsp
Black Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
Not included in your delivery
¼ tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 4 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/2 tsp mild, 1 tsp medium, 1 1/2 tsp spicy and 2 tsp extra-spicy! Bring 1 cup water and 1/8 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a boil in a covered medium pot. Add 1/2 cup rice (dbl for 4 ppl), then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-18 min.
While the rice cooks, cut bok choy into 1/2-inch pieces. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch slices. Thinly slice mushrooms. Roughly chop cilantro.
Toss peppers, bok choy and half the sesame oil on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the middle of the oven, until tender-crisp, 8-10 min.
While veggies roast, stir together 1/2 tbsp water (dbl for 4 ppl), half the honey, half the soy sauce and 1 tsp sriracha in a medium bowl. (NOTE: Reference heat guide). Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add remaining sesame oil, then pork and mushrooms. Cook, breaking up the pork into smaller pieces, until pork is no longer pink and mushrooms are tender, 5-6 min. Remove pan from heat, add remaining soy sauce, remaining honey, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Fluff rice with a fork. Season with salt and stir in half the cilantro and half the sesame seeds. Divide rice between bowls, then top with pork mixture and veggies. Drizzle with spicy-sweet sesame sauce, then sprinkle remaining sesame seeds and remaining cilantro over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish's authentic taste and great flavors, though some found it a bit bland or salty.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, but some noted it took longer than the stated time due to vegetable prep.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic, ginger, or peanut butter to boost flavor; increase sauce quantity for more moisture.
- Portions: Several reviewers mentioned the meal was filling, while others felt the portions were small.
- Vegetables: Some suggested adding more variety of veggies; a few noted issues with wilted bok choy or cilantro.
