Banh Mi-Style Shrimp Bowls

Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the ginger; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Stir in rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice cooks, in a large bowl, combine pork*, panko, ponzu, garlic, remaining ginger, salt (we used ¾ tsp; 1½ tsp for 4 servings), and pepper.

Form mixture into 10-12 1½-inch meatballs (20-24 meatballs for 4 servings) and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

Roast on top rack until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minutes.

While meatballs cook, in a medium bowl, combine cucumber, carrots, half the cilantro, and ¼ of the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ¼ of the vinegar, and up to half the chili sauce to taste (save the rest for the next step).

In a second large bowl, combine 2½ TBSP sweet soy glaze (5 TBSP for 4 servings), ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4), and remaining chili sauce to taste. (Be sure to measure the sweet soy glaze—we sent more!)

Once meatballs are done, carefully transfer to large bowl with sauce; toss to coat.