Ginger Lime Pork Coconut Rice (Print Version)
Caramelized ginger-lime pork with fragrant coconut rice, topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs for a quick Asian-inspired dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ 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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½ tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
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1½ pounds ground pork
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⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon sriracha, adjust to taste
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Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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1 batch coconut rice (made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, sea salt, and sugar)
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Chopped peanuts
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Extra lime wedges
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Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil)
# Steps to Follow:
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Prepare coconut rice according to your preferred recipe or package instructions.
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In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the white parts of scallions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add ground pork to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.
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Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, and sriracha. Mix until evenly coated. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until caramelized on the bottom. Stir and repeat for another 1–2 minutes for added caramelization.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more sriracha. Serve over coconut rice and garnish with peanuts, scallions (green parts), herbs, and lime wedges.