Description
Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice is a dish that perfectly balances the bold, tangy notes of ginger and lime with the creamy, comforting goodness of coconut-infused rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 1 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 ounce) coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
1. To prepare the coconut rice, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine it in a medium saucepan with the coconut milk, sea salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. While the coconut rice simmers, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until aromas bloom.
3. Add ground pork to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cooking until no longer pink. Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha until pork is evenly coated. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to caramelize, then stir and repeat for another 1–2 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more sriracha as desired.
Notes
Serve the coconut rice topped with the flavorful pork, garnished with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, or Thai basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg