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Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice

Savory Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice in 30 Minutes

Quick and delicious Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or tofu as needed.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Feel free to use any neutral oil.
  • 3 stalks Scallions Reserve green parts for garnish.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
  • 1 in Fresh Ginger Grated; powdered can be used in a pinch.
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can also work.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • to taste Sriracha Adjust to match your heat preference.
  • to taste Fine Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Coconut Rice Can swap for cauliflower rice if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts Toasted sesame seeds can replace for nut-free.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, Mint, Thai Basil) For garnishing.
  • 2 Extra Lime Wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • Pot for cooking rice

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the coconut rice according to package instructions. Combine rice with coconut milk and salt in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until creamy.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped scallion whites, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground pork to the pan, breaking it up. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and no longer pink, letting it caramelize slightly.
  4. Mix in light brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha; stir well and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to caramelize further.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper, adjusting for more heat if desired, then remove from heat.
  6. Scoop coconut rice onto plates, top with pork mixture, garnish with scallion greens, peanuts, and fresh herbs, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For perfect results, avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking the pork and let it rest briefly after cooking for flavor absorption.

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