Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice Recipe
A flavorful Ginger Lime Pork served over fragrant coconut rice, balanced with a touch of sweetness, spice, and fresh herbs for a vibrant, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
For the Coconut Rice
- 1 batch coconut rice*
For the Pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced or grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or more/less to taste
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Toppings
- chopped peanuts
- extra lime wedges
- chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil)
Instructions
- Cook the Coconut Rice: Prepare the coconut rice according to your preferred recipe or package instructions, ensuring it’s fluffy and infused with coconut flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil over high heat in a large sauté pan. Add the white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Cook the Pork: Add the ground pork to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks, stirring occasionally until it is no longer pink and fully cooked.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the light brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha until everything is well combined. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to allow caramelization on the bottom.
- Caramelize Pork: Stir the pork and let it cook undisturbed again for 1-2 more minutes to deepen the caramelization, adding a rich flavor.
- Season to Taste: Taste the pork mixture and season with fine sea salt, freshly-ground black pepper, and additional sriracha if desired.
- Serve: Serve the flavorful ginger lime pork warm over the prepared coconut rice. Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh herbs, and extra lime wedges as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the coconut rice, you can substitute jasmine rice cooked with coconut milk and a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control spice level according to your preference.
- Chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro, mint, and Thai basil add bright, fresh notes to the dish.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner pork alternative if preferred.
- To boost texture and freshness, serve with a side of sliced cucumber or a simple green salad.
