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Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice: 30 Minutes Easy Delicious

Discover the Joy of Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice Today!


  • Author: Emily Bennett
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds on a delightful journey. With its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory elements, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 scallions (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • chopped peanuts (for garnish)
  • fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, or Thai basil (for garnish)
  • lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, sea salt, and sugar.

3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

5. Fluff the coconut rice with a fork before serving.

6. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat.

7. Add the sliced white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and fresh grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

8. Add the ground pork to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until no longer pink.

9. Stir in the packed light brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha. Mix everything together until the pork is evenly coated.

10. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to caramelize, then stir and repeat for another 1-2 minutes.

11. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional sriracha as needed.

12. Spoon the pork mixture over a generous portion of the fluffy coconut rice, then garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced green parts of the scallions, and fresh herbs. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

To adjust sweetness, modify the amount of brown sugar used. For meal prep, cook in advance and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 8 grams
  • Sodium: 600 milligrams
  • Fat: 30 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 15 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 50 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 30 grams
  • Cholesterol: 80 milligrams