Description
This ginger‑lime pork with coconut rice blends zesty citrus, aromatic ginger, and silky coconut for a balanced, flavorful meal that’s quick enough for weeknights and impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Season pork cubes with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Sauté ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pork and sear each side for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil; simmer 5 minutes.
- Prepare rice: combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt; bring to a boil, then simmer covered 20 minutes.
- Fluff rice and plate it with the glazed pork, garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir‑fry & Steamed Rice
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion