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30 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Zespri Kiwifruit Rice Bowls

These spicy rice bowls combine the fresh flavour of Zespri kiwifruit with spicy Asian-style shrimp to create an addictive, easy-to-make meal!

Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black rice dry
  • 3 Zespri Green Kiwifruit peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil I use avocado oil
  • 1 clove large garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon heaping freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or other hot sauce
  • White and black sesame seeds optional
  • 3 cups assorted vegetables for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, rinse the shrimp and pat dry.
  3. In a frying pan, heat the oil with the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  4. Add the Chinese five spice powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to the pan and stir to thoroughly coat the aromatics. Cook for another minute, then add the raw shrimp.

  5. Cook the shrimp for 5-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring often to coat with the spices and to ensure even cooking. Do not overcook.

  6. Prepare the sriracha mayonnaise by combining the mayonnaise with the sriracha and stirring to mix thoroughly.

  7. Once the rice is done, assemble the bowls by layering the rice, then adding the Kiwifruit, shrimp, vegetables, and topping with the sriracha sauce. Garnish with white and black sesame seeds.