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Ginger Lime Pork Coconut Rice

Ginger Lime Pork Coconut Rice: Quick Flavor Bliss Tonight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Ginger Lime Pork Coconut Rice in this quick weeknight dinner that'll whisk you away to tropical shores.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • 3 pieces Scallions Use both white and green parts
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 1 pound Ground pork Can substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or crumbled tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar To add sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Can swap with lemon juice if unavailable
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha Adjustable to your heat preference
  • to taste Fine sea salt For seasoning
  • to taste Black pepper For seasoning
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice Cook with coconut milk
  • 1 cup Coconut milk For creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • a pinch Fine sea salt
For the Garnishes
  • 1/2 cup Chopped peanuts Substitute with any roasted nuts for variety
  • to taste Fresh herbs Cilantro, mint, Thai basil, mixed to preference

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Sauté Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Coconut Rice Preparation
  1. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking.
Pork Preparation
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat. Add chopped scallions, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground pork, breaking apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until nicely browned.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha, cooking for 2 minutes to caramelize.
  4. Season to taste with fine sea salt and black pepper, and allow the mixture to meld together.
  5. To serve, spoon coconut rice into bowls, top with pork mixture, and garnish with chopped peanuts, green scallions, lime wedges, and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For better caramelization, allow the pork to cook undisturbed. Adjust sriracha gradually for heat preferences. Store ginger lime pork and rice in airtight containers, ideally separately.

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