Ginger Lime Pork Coconut Rice (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory pork with ginger and lime, served over fragrant coconut jasmine rice with herbs and peanuts.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ For the coconut rice
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1 cup jasmine rice
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 cup water
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
→ For the pork
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
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1½ pounds (about 680 g) ground pork
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⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
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3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, mint, Thai basil, lime wedges
# How to Make It:
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Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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In a large skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the ground pork. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until no longer pink.
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Stir in the brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha. Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and let it cook, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes so the bottom caramelizes. Stir and repeat once more to develop flavor.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, more sriracha, or lime juice.
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Place the coconut rice in bowls, top with the ginger-lime pork, and garnish with the green parts of the scallions, peanuts, herbs, and lime wedges.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Replace pork with chicken, turkey, beef, or even tofu/seitan.
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Use plain rice or rice noodles instead of coconut rice.
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Add a splash of fish sauce for extra umami.
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Stir in lemongrass with the aromatics for more fragrance.
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Serve with roasted or steamed vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers.