25 Minute Banh Mi Rice Bowls

Name: 25 Minute Banh Mi Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped; 1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped; 3 tablespoons mixed sesame seeds and peanuts; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 avocado, cubed; 2 tablespoons sesame or olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground pork; 2 shallots, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup tamari; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1-3 tablespoons chili paste; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 cup shredded or pickled carrots; 1/3 cup pickled ginger; 3-4 cups cooked rice, for serving; spicy mayo, for serving