Description
Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice is a flavorful dish combining zesty ginger and lime with tender pork, served over creamy coconut rice for a tropical-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Ginger Lime Pork:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin or pork chops (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
- For the Coconut Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or long-grain rice)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Coconut Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar (if using) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, combine grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Add pork strips and mix to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Serve: Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and divide among plates. Top with the ginger lime pork. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add sliced bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Include sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Chicken or shrimp can be substituted for pork.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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