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Ginger Lime with Coconut Rice

Ginger Lime Pork with Coconut Rice for a Flavorful Escape

Experience a vibrant Ginger Lime dish with tender pork and creamy coconut rice in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin or substitute ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha adjust to spice preference
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati rice
  • 1 can Coconut Milk adds creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil or canola/sunflower oil
For the Garnish
  • 2 scallions Scallions or green onions
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Coconut Flakes or crushed nuts
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts or cashews
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint
  • 1/4 cup Thai Basil or regular basil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Slice the pork tenderloin into 1-inch medallions and set aside.
  2. Whisk together ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sriracha to create the marinade. Add pork and marinate for 5 minutes.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. Combine rice with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Remove pork from marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 145°F.
  5. Remove pork and deglaze skillet with reserved marinade, simmering for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Fluff the rice and mix with butter and toasted coconut flakes.
  7. Slice the pork and serve over coconut rice, drizzling glaze on top. Garnish with peanuts and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the pork longer than 5 minutes if possible. Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent stickiness.

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